Peshkabz
Indian - Kurram Valley - Mahsud tribe
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
ebony & steel
Measurements
480 mm (H); 50 mm (W); 30 mm (D)
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107277.1
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 black wood with a hinged pommel button. 'Another [Peshkabz with horn handle and brass-mounted sheath - Kurram Valley' (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.
Makers and roles
Indian - Kurram Valley - Mahsud tribe , maker