Dagger - Teb - Niger (No reserve price)

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Description from the seller

An authentic Tuareg dagger (Tebu) with lizard skin and leather sheet
Niger - Mid 20th century

Secured by the thick, braided leather loop.
Features a sheath covered in lizard skin and red-dyed leather; the blade is double-edged steel.
Historically a self-defense weapon, it now serves as a significant cultural status symbol.

Length = 32 cm
Weight = 135 g

In fair condition. Normal traces of age and use. Iron parts are a bit rusty. Light damage to the leather on the hilt (see photos 6 and 7).
For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully.


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Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.

An authentic Tuareg dagger (Tebu) with lizard skin and leather sheet
Niger - Mid 20th century

Secured by the thick, braided leather loop.
Features a sheath covered in lizard skin and red-dyed leather; the blade is double-edged steel.
Historically a self-defense weapon, it now serves as a significant cultural status symbol.

Length = 32 cm
Weight = 135 g

In fair condition. Normal traces of age and use. Iron parts are a bit rusty. Light damage to the leather on the hilt (see photos 6 and 7).
For a good impression, please watch all photos carefully.


Insured shipping.
Can also be collected in Ghent, Belgium.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Country of origin
Niger
Material
Lizard skin, Iron (cast/wrought), Leather
Condition
Fair
Height
32 cm
Indigenous object name
Teb
Width
4 cm
Depth
2 cm
Overall Length
32 cm
BelgiumVerified
2002
Objects sold
100%
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