A Large Beja Dagger

  • A Large Reverse Hook Beja Dagger

  • A Large Reverse Hook Beja Dagger

  • A Large Reverse Hook Beja Dagger

  • A Large Reverse Hook Beja Dagger

  • A Large Reverse Hook Beja Dagger

  • A Large Reverse Hook Beja Dagger

  • A Large Reverse Hook Beja Dagger

  • A Large Reverse Hook Beja Dagger

  • A Large Reverse Hook Beja Dagger

A Large Beja Dagger
Beja
Anglo -Egyptian Sudan (Sudan) - Italian Eritrea (Eritrea)
Early 20th century (ca. 1900 - 1925)
Wood (African blackwood), silver alloy, steel, leather
Blade: 24,7cm
Hilt & Blade: 36,8cm
Hilt, Blade, Sheath: 38,1cm
Collection Date: 2019
Collection Number: 39

The traditional dagger of the Beja People along with the Hadendoa, Beni-Amir, and other numerous subtribes coming from the Eastern Sudan and Eritrea region. This example is a very large "dog-leg" shaped blade variation complete with its sheath. The hand forged steel blade is double- edged in the "dog-leg" form with a slight medial ridge.

Wooden (African blackwood) "X" fluted hilt with wrapped silver wire on the central grip and metal alloy studs decorated as stars adorning the front side. Two studs are missing on the top half. Tooled red leather sheath with leather braid stitching. Complete example from the early 20th century. Very good quality with larger than usual dimensions. Likely from the Eastern Sudan, possibly Port Sudan or Suakin.

Photograph 9: Hadendoa Warriors.