Antique kabyle Algerian flyssa (flissa) dagger Algeria 19th early 20th century

Antique kabyle Algerian flyssa (flissa) dagger - Algeria 19th early 20th 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 with brass decoration inlaid. The iron collar at the top of te scabbard has movement. Total length with scabbard 43,5cm (17 1/4" inches) Length without scabbard 39cm (15 1/4" inches) Blade length 28,5cm (11 1/4 inches) Weight with scabbard 213gr (7,5oz) Weight without scabbard 172gr (6oz).

The item "Antique kabyle Algerian flyssa (flissa) dagger Algeria 19th early 20th century" is in sale since Tuesday, March 20, 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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