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DAGGER said Jambiya Yemen XIXth century
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IN STOCKDAGGER says Jambiya
Yemen
XIXth century
Silver, wood and steel
H .: 40,5cm; L .: 29,5cm
Dagger with short, curved steel blade, finished in a point, double-edged and median groove. The handle, called saifani, is made of horn inlaid with multiple silver nails forming a decoration organized around two silver cabochons.
The wooden scabbard is covered with silver ornaments made of wire, pellets and nails.
Symbol of prestige and referring to the social status of its owner, this weapon whose handle and scabbard decoration are particularly neat, was also worn as a male accessory on the belt.
This model is particularly large and beautifully made.
On a plinth.
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