Original North African Algerian Arab Jambiya Dagger with Scabbard Adorned with Brass & Silver Mounts - Circa 1890
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Original Item: Only One Available. Janbiya, also spelled janbia, jambiya, and jambia (Arabic: جنبية janbīyah), is the Arabic term for dagger, but it is generally used to describe a specific type of dagger with a short curved blade. The term janbiya is used in various Arab countries and India, it is closely associated with the people of Yemen and is prevalent among Muslim men in the Horn of Africa (primarily the Afars of Djibouti).
This typical Arab Jambya fighting dagger, circa 1890, most probably came from French North Africa. The blade is curved and double edged, with the inside edge being full length, and the outside being about half length, typical of the North African style. The hilt is carved wood, and almost entirely clad in silver, with a semi circular embossed silver mount to top. The silver is fully embossed and engraved on one side, matching the scabbard. The blade is 9 1/4" in length, and the overall length is roughly 15¾". One side of the ricasso is engraved with a Floral marking, possibly a maker.
The Jambiya is contained in its original embossed brass & silver wood scabbard, covered with embossed and engraved decorations. It is still fitted with both of its original suspension rings still in place. The back of the scabbard has a Star of David engraved.
A complete sleeper, right out of the attic, an original North African defense dagger!
Dimensions:
Blade length: 9 1/4”
Blade Style: Double Edged Curved
Overall length: 15 3/4”
Crossguard: 1 1/4”
Scabbard Length: 10½”
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