Somalian Billao dagger

The billao dagger belongs to the coastal people of Somalia. The traditional blade has a non-symmetrical leaf shape. This one has a forged blade with selective hardening. The handle is made of bone and brass thread.

 

Somalian billao dagger


 

 

 

 

 

 

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