Peshkabz
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
steel & bone
Measurements
375 mm (H); 40 mm (W); 30 mm (D)
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107221
Summary
A dagger (Peshkabz) that originates from the Kurram Valley on the Afghanistan/Pakistan border and was used by the Mahsud tribe. It has the typically pronounced 'T' shaped spine and has a hilt made from bone. 'Another, similar, [Peshkabz] with bone handle and brass handle - Indian Kurram Valley. Its sheath is No. 29 in this case' (Christies entry)
Provenance
Purchased in 1986 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund from Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale (1924-2000). Gifted to the National Trust in 1987 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.