Ritual dagger or athame with bone handle and scabbard decorated with skeleton, 1800

Old very rare ritual dagger or athame used during occult ceremonies, witchcraft, magic or within secret societies. Dagger with bone handle and scabbard, iron guard and blade. Particularly interesting and highly symbolic relief decoration. The handle is carved with a human skeleton in a thinker's position.
This type of knife represents the element of Air and the symbol of vital force. It is used to draw magic circles or other symbols, to direct energy, to cut evil forces and cut bad ties.

In its own juice with traces of age and wear.

This is a mystical object that can complete a cabinet of curiosities or a collection of esotericism, occult sciences.

International shipping. Delivery by colissimo with careful packaging and reinforced protection of the item.

DIMENSIONS: Total length 21.8cm Blade length 12.8cm
DATE: 19th century
WEIGHT: 0.100 kg