Nigerian copper sword and wood staff
19 December 2018
Description

Nigerian copper sword purchased in the early 80s in Nigeria, has an interesting handle with leather straps, is paired with a wood staff that has a carved figurine, mild storage damage.

Provenance

Nigerian market

Acquired from
Other
For sale
Maybe
Answered within 1 day
By Klaus
Dec 20, 21:28 UTC
Fair Market Value
$150 - $250 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Thank you for submitting your item for appraisal. This appears to be a north nigerian dagger with tooled embossed leather scabbard or sheath, apparently in very good condition. The copper dagger in your possession was made using traditional methods and material, but is most likely not older than the 1930s. Without proof of provenance it is impossible to give an exact date. The estimate is based on similar items actually sold at auction. As always "asking prices" in the specialized trade can be higher and vary.

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