Hand-Carved Veined Stone Ceremonial Knife & Figural Frog Sheath

Vintage Peruvian Hand-Carved Veined Stone Ceremonial Knife & Figural Frog Sheath Up for sale is a beautiful, highly detailed vintage ceremonial dagger/ritual knife, meticulously handcrafted by an artisan in Peru (mid-to-late 20th century). Modeled after ancient pre-Columbian artifacts, this striking folk-art piece features an incredibly unique combination of native mineral carving, traditional leatherwork, and sculptural design. Unlike common mass-produced tourist souvenirs made of molded resin or basic glass, the blade and hilt of this dagger are hand-sculpted from a singular piece of authentic, native Andean mineral stone (consistent with veined serpentine or chrysocolla matrix). The solid black stone features gorgeous, subtle light-green veins running naturally through the material. It has a smooth, waxy satin finish, is completely opaque, and produces a distinct, high-pitched metallic ring when gently tapped—a testament to its high crystalline density. The custom-designed sheath is an artistic masterpiece on its own. It is built over a lightweight, protective interior leather structural sleeve that snugly cradles the blade. The exterior features an intricately sculpted clay/stone-paste relief of a traditional Andean frog or toad—the powerful pre-Columbian symbol for rain, water, and agricultural fertility. The frog's eye is embellished with a beautifully polished red jasper stone/cabochon inlay. Both the knife grip and the top of the sheath are wrapped in raw brown suede leather, seamlessly joined by hand-punched, vertical whip-stitch lacing. Item Details & Specifications Origin: Peru (Andean Folk Art / Ethnographic Collectible) Estimated Era: Vintage (circa 1970s – 1990s) Blade & Handle Material: Genuine hand-carved black native stone with natural light-green veining (Serpentine/Chrysocolla family) Sheath Construction: Stiff leather structural core wrapped in hand-sculpted figural clay/stone-paste Grip & Trim: Raw brown suede leather with manually laced, hand-punched vertical whip-stitching Accent Stone: Inlaid red jasper/stone cabochon eye on the frog motif Design Features: Curved flame-point blade silhouette, deep ornamental finger notches on the spine, flared protective handguard, and an attached integrated suede hanging/carrying lanyard loop Condition Report Excellent Vintage Condition: This piece has been exceptionally well-preserved in its original, uncleaned state. Details: The stone blade is entirely free of chips, cracks, or deep scratches. The interior leather liner and structural lacing remain strong, flexible, and fully functional. The sculpted exterior clay shell shows wonderful textural details with zero major structural losses. Light surface dust and a gentle aged patina are present, preserving its authentic vintage character. (Sold exactly as pictured). Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Steeles Avenue