Dagger and Sheath Western Africa; Nigeria; possibly Vere or Ndjeny groups Iron and Brass Dagger: 14 3/8 x 1 13/16 x 5/8 ins. (36.5 x 4.6 x 1.6 cm) Sheath:10 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 1 3/8 ins. (27.5 x 4.6 x 3.5 cm) The Vere and Ndjeny peoples created swords, hilts, and sheaths of daggers, from brass castings, which were imitated from originals made of wood and leather in the manner of their neighbors, the Fulbe and Hausa groups.