Very Old South American Dagger-Steel Blade Solid Brass Bird Head (God?) Handle

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13 years ago

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The gentleman I bought this dagger from said that it was in fact an artifact from South America-but he was unclear (a bit senile) on where, and when, or what it was used for. As can be seen in the photos, it appears to have been hand forged steel (the blade) and the handle has intricate tribal (Inca?, Aztec? Toltec?Mayan? Olmec?)patterns-and the head of a bird (God?) at the top of the handle. It is VERY heavy, and has a sharp point at the tip of the blade.

Category Other

Medium Steel & Brass

Condition Good

Size and dimensions of this item 14" Total Length-Balde is 10" Long, Handle is 4"Long and 4" Wide (at Widest Point) Top of handle (Birds Head/Beak) 1 3/'4 Wide

Date Period ?

Weight 1 Pound 8 Ounces

History Was Given to a man (now elderly & somewhat foggy on details)by the Government of a South American Country (He wasn't clear on which country or when)

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fishwhacker 🎯 Collector 13 years ago

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