KNIFE called Koumia

Morocco, North Africa

First half of the 20th century

Steel, brass, wood, aluminum

Long. total: 42; Long. blade: 22 cm

Single-edged blade.

Wooden scabbard, covered with brass and aluminum sheets, both sides engraved along the entire length with vegetal and geometric motifs.

Two bails.

Wooden handle with aluminum and engraved brass finishes, large flower in the center.

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