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

Antique kabyle Algerian flyssa (flissa) dagger - Algeria 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.

One iron fitting of the scabbard is missing. Total length with scabbard 42cm (16 1/2" inches) Length without scabbard 36,5cm (14 1/4" inches) Blade length 26,5cm (10 1/2 inches) Weight with scabbard 172gr (6,1oz) Weight without scabbard 132gr (4,65oz). The item "Antique kabyle Algerian flyssa (flissa) dagger Algeria early 20th century" is in sale since Tuesday, September 18, 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.

• Original/Reproduction: Antique Original