These European (including Italian Fascist) and Persian daggers, stilettos, dirks, Afghan choora / Indo-Persian pesh kabz, Moroccan flyssas, etc. One might wear it one way in a given situation and differently in another. | Free shipping on many items! However I think this one is rare and has origins with the Kalash if they still exist as an independent tribe. Most unorthodox when you bare in mind the region we are talking about, thier general view of female decorum modesty and postion in public life. I also think it is special dagger.Alex, the term 'calyx' refers to the flueret like element on the back of the blade which appears in line with the backstrap of the hilt. C $184.87. I encountered a similar dagger, and surprisingly the memory came back:-) These are quite rare, I think, and a few similar ones were on Sotheby's in 2006.
If one had no other idea, the patern of females seen on the scabbard mouth alone might remind one of designs from South America. Give me an hour and I will come up with some more information. The basic scabbard looks made for the knife even if the chape has been commandeered from something else. It seems it appears on Khyber knives and I've seen it on Turkmen shamshirs.Jim, what do you mean by 'calyx'. Jens's one has very nice curve though and gold work. Fascinating.
Note the reference to the women wearing a horned headdress and the depiction of women on the scabbard mouth. My dagger is a strange combination: a Wootz khanjar blade, a Choora handle of well patinated ivory, and a set of scabbard fittings that are quite different in style to each other. It seems it appears on Khyber knives and I've seen it on Turkmen shamshirs.The knife Tatyana shows here is most unusual. 19th Century - Antique Old Rare DAGGER BARASINGHA Hilt HANDMADE MINT KNIFE Collectible 16' - Dagger Knife Old Wootz Steel Blade Hand Painted Bird Peacock on Steel Handle - Antique Old Rare DAGGER BARASINGHA Eagle Hilt HANDMADE Collectible 15' - Dagger Knife Old Wootz Steel Blade Hand Painted Animal Tiger on Steel Handle - Antique Rare Collectible Pesh Kabz Hand Crafted Horn Hilt Knife with Cover - Antique 1800s Moroccan carved Dagger with engraved leather Sheath hand made RARE - KNIFE Antique Old Collectible Handmade ROSEWOOD Hilt Safety 9' Dagger - Antique Old Rare NAGNI BARASINGHA Hilt Handmade Dagger 19' - Fine Beaded African Ceremonial Dagger Knife.
19th Century Here is the link (it's in the middle of the thread):Could be, although the dagger itself is Northern India, Mughal.Isn't the 'calyx' at the back of the blade indicative of Central Asian edged weapons such as Uzbek, Turkmen and Afghan? As mentioned, this has consistantly appeared to me a Central Asian affectation. Antique 1800s Moroccan carved Dagger with engraved leather Sheath hand made RARE. One thing for sure it is unorthodox in the extreme. The display of bare breasted ladies is very bold indeed if not fool hardy. 1750 - 1840s Era Pesh Kabz / Choora Military Fighting Knife Dagger W/ Scabbard.
Fine metal work. | Browse our daily deals for even more savings! I might suggest that what Tatyana has is an extremely rare knife from a small group of animist people that live in the area associated with these weapons. Vintage Old Hand Crafted Iron Blade Figure Carving Handle Pesh Kabz Dagger Kard. Asterisked* prices are currently subject to a 20% discount.
This is incredible research Tim !!! Fine Metal Work. Full sized / additional images available upon request. Back shortly.Lets face it knives like this although often expensive are more common than knobkerries. Hi Alex, A very nice Pesh Kabz you have there I would also suggest Afghani origin for the fittings on your piece. I while ago Jens posted a few pictures of a nice Pesh Kabz. Good point by the way; I thought of Central Asian origin, because of scabbard, but all reference to this particular form of Pesh (excluding scabbard) point to India.Very interesting dagger and especially wootz pattern, Tatyana.Isn't the 'calyx' at the back of the blade indicative of Central Asian edged weapons such as Uzbek, Turkmen and Afghan? The word is also spelled pesh-quabz or pish-ghabz and means "fore-grip" in the Persian language. Get the best deal for Pesh-Kabz Collectible Daggers from the largest online selection at eBay.com. are all for sale. 19th CenturyIndian Pesh Kabz Kard Dagger Knife. The pesh-kabz or peshkabz is a type of Perso-Afghan knife designed to penetrate chain mail armour. Besides, we learned something new.All depends on how you carry your knife, left or right handed. Both faces of the tang have miniature paintings on paper depicting the avatars of Vishnu. Showing slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES} - Sponsored ListingsShowing slide {CURRENT_SLIDE} of {TOTAL_SLIDES} - Make an OfferAntique Rare Collectible Pesh Kabz Hand Crafted Brass Hilt Knife 17' DaggerAntique Rare Collectible Pesh Kabz Hand Crafted Horn Hilt Knife with CoverAntique Old Collectible Hand Carved Iron Blade Or Hilt Dagger khanjar Pesh Kabz1750 - 1840s Era Pesh Kabz / Choora Military Fighting Knife Dagger W/ ScabbardAntique Old Hand Carved Solid Iron Unique Tribal Indian Pesh Kabz Dagger KnifeVintage Old Hand Crafted Iron Blade Figure Carving Handle Pesh Kabz Dagger KardAntique 1800s Moroccan carved Dagger with engraved leather Sheath hand made RAREIndian Pesh Kabz Kard Dagger Knife. What is so intriguing is the metal work on the scabbard mouth. Fine Metal Work. It's all related.
C $106.40. I have quite different dagger, but the lower silver fitting on its scabbard seems to be similar to yours. 19th Century - Indian Pesh Kabz Kard Dagger Knife. 19th CenturyAntique Old Rare DAGGER BARASINGHA Hilt HANDMADE MINT KNIFE Collectible 16'Dagger Knife Old Wootz Steel Blade Hand Painted Bird Peacock on Steel HandleAntique Old Rare DAGGER BARASINGHA Eagle Hilt HANDMADE Collectible 15'Dagger Knife Old Wootz Steel Blade Hand Painted Animal Tiger on Steel HandleAntique Rare Collectible Pesh Kabz Hand Crafted Horn Hilt Knife with CoverAntique 1800s Moroccan carved Dagger with engraved leather Sheath hand made RAREKNIFE Antique Old Collectible Handmade ROSEWOOD Hilt Safety 9' DaggerAntique Old Rare NAGNI BARASINGHA Hilt Handmade Dagger 19'Fine Beaded African Ceremonial Dagger Knife. Not just the blade and handle which presumably belong to each other, I see no reason to doubt a tribal variation.