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West African Mandinka Sword with Leather Scabbard and Chinese 'Dadao' Sword

Item Details

Type Fixed Blade
Blade Materials Steel, Iron
Handle Materials Leather, Iron
Scabbard Materials Leather
Brand Benchmade, unmarked
Period Early to Mid 20th Century, Late 19th/ Early 20th Century
Origin West Africa, China
Length of Blade (in.) 23, 29
Number of Items 2

Condition

- heavy usage displayed with blade pitting; the leather-wrapped handle exhibits material loss and soiling; fraying of the stitching; the dadao exhibits heavy pitting of the blade with no grip; ring pommel for hanging purposes.

Dimensions

38.0" W x 2.0" H x 1.0" D

Item #

ITMG391661

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