Peshkabz
Indian - Kurram Valley - Mahsud tribe
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
wootz steel
Measurements
450 mm (H); 50 mm (W); 40 mm (D)
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107274.1
Summary
This is 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 steel with a punched dotted circular motif, it is thought that this pattern may symbolize a shield and therefore was considered to have protective qualities.
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.
Makers and roles
Indian - Kurram Valley - Mahsud tribe , maker