A Shona Bakatwa dagger from Zimbabwe - SOLD

A Southern African Bakatwa dagger of the Shona people of Zimbabwe. The hilt and scabbard are entirely wrapped in copper wire. In good condition overall. The blade is solid in the hilt and has a narrow bevel along each edge.

Length: 34.5 cm

Blade length: 20 cm

Length in scabbard: 40 cm

Early to mid-20th century.