Konso dagger?

G. Mansfield · 19th October 2023, 05:52 PM

Here are three from my collection. The older examples were of elephant ivory while the newer ones are made from bone. Many of the silver alloy sheaths and pommel cap ornaments are from older Abyssinian gurade or shotel sword chapes, likely a secondary use after falling in disrepair. As Martin stated, these are tourist peices and can still be found today from my understanding, but in lesser quality and craftsmenship for sure.

-Geoffrey

19th October 2023, 05:52 PM	#6
G. Mansfield Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Posts: 78	Here are three from my collection. The older examples were of elephant ivory while the newer ones are made from bone. Many of the silver alloy sheaths and pommel cap ornaments are from older Abyssinian gurade or shotel sword chapes, likely a secondary use after falling in disrepair. As Martin stated, these are tourist peices and can still be found today from my understanding, but in lesser quality and craftsmenship for sure. -Geoffrey Attached Images