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ANTIQUE 1870s LARGE MARROQUIN ARABIC KOUMMYA DAGGER W/ SILVER MOUNTS - $950 (rancho palos verdes)
Caddington Drive near WESTERN
condition:
excellent
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Marroquin Arab 1870 Koummya Dagger With Sheath In Wood Silver And Brass. With nice turquoise stone adorning the handle.
Beautiful koummya dagger with a sheath from the region of Morocco, circa 1870. The blade was created with forged steel, mounted in wood and brass and embellished with silver parts decorated with chiseled and engraved motifs. The dagger is curved blade, the handle is ornate with silver and wood. Like swords and daggers in most cultures, the Islamic dagger was worn as both, weapons and status symbols. The man for whom this beautiful sword was made must undoubtedly have been a somewhat important figure in the society since he had a sword of such high quality and very expensive at the time.
Circa 1825 - 1890
Condition: EXCELLENT / IN THE LIVING ROOM RIGHT CASE / 28 6379