Object Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
African Art Collection |
Object Name |
Dagger |
Other Name |
Dagger and Sheath |
Catalog Number |
1986.2.1 |
Accession Number |
1986.2 |
Description |
Dagger and sheath with leather and skin on handle. Tapered shaped blade. Blade has worn patina. EDUCATIONAL PIECE. The Tuareg are Berber-speaking, nomadic stock-breeders who live in Western Sahara and Northern part of Western Sudan. Their weapons represent those of the European Middle Ages and their origin are believed to be from the Crusades or sea pirates. The blades are forged and the hilts are covered in leather. This type of sword can be found from Central Sahara to Northern Cameroon from Niger to the Ethiopian border of the Sudan. The Tuareg use these weapons to hunt. The traditional sword (takuba) and dagger (telek) are carried in a sheath fastened to the left arm. |
People |
Hausau Tribe Tuareg |
Subjects |
Africa, Sub-Saharan--Civilization. Africa, Sub-Saharan--History. Africa--Social life and customs. Africa. Hausau Tribe Nigeria Nomads Swords Weapons |