Antique kabyle algerian flyssa (flissa) dagger Algeria, 19th century

Antique kabyle algerian flyssa (flissa) dagger - Algeria, 19th century. 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 The last millimeter of the blade is cut off. The dagger is strong and solid, no movement.

The traditional iron collars used to join the scabbard are missing and were anciently replaced by 2 collars made of fabric. The wood of the scabbard has a damage (see last picture). Total length with scabbard 53,5cm (21" inches) Length without scabbard 44,5cm (17 1/2" inches) Blade length 35,5cm (14 inches) Weight with scabbard 267gr (9,42oz) Weight without scabbard 192gr (6,77oz).

The item "Antique kabyle algerian flyssa (flissa) dagger Algeria, 19th century" is in sale since Thursday, March 1, 2018. 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.

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