1800's antique kabyle algerian flyssa (flissa) dagger Algeria

1800's antique kabyle algerian flyssa (flissa) dagger - Algeria. The flyssa or flissa is the traditional dagger knife from the famous tribe called Kabyles, living in Algeria.

The blade is yatagan shape; it comes from. The hilt is wood covered with brass with traditional dog head or chimera head. The blade is well forged and engraved and inlaid brass decoration Fairly good condition. The tip of the scabbard has damage (see picture 7) Total length with scabbard 43cm (17" inches) Length without scabbard 37cm (14 5/8" inches) Blade length 27cm (10 1/2 inches) Weight with scabbard 186gr (6,56 oz) Weight without scabbard 144gr (5 oz).

The item "1800's antique kabyle algerian flyssa (flissa) dagger Algeria" is in sale since Thursday, February 02, 2017. This item is in the category "Antiques\Asian Antiques\Middle East". The seller is "1192mathieu" and is located in Lyon. This item can be shipped worldwide.