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Old 12th April 2017, 01:34 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by colin henshaw
As far as I know, these types of dagger were used by a number of different tribal groups in the Northern Nigeria area and further afield. The one on the right, with the brass scabbard should be from Bida, and made/used by the Nupe people.

They are reasonably common finds here in the UK., due no doubt to the colonial history.
Thank you Colin. Spring's African Arms & Armour also describes the brass scabbarded types as Nupe .
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