Dagger, Tuareg, Western Sahara, 19th century. Steel, silver, and leather. Dimensions: 26 x 4 x 2 cm. Argentine criollo knife with a sheath decorated with engraved metal plates and geometric appliqués of strong ornamental character. The turned wooden handle culminates in a semi-spherical metal pommel, while the sheath combines worked leather and chased silver elements inspired by traditional gaucho art. The piece stands out for the richness of its linear and geometric decorative motifs, associated with 19th-century Río de la Plata craftsmanship. The composition reflects the symbolic and utilitarian importance of the knife within Argentine gaucho culture, where these objects constituted essential elements of social identity and rural tradition. 26 x 4 cm.
