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Hand forged iron nail or spike 7.25 inches long  Lamu Kenya Dhow

$ 5.27

Availability: 57 in stock
  • Material: Iron
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted

    Description

    This is an iron, hand forged, large nail used in constructing Dhows ( large Arab trading and fishing boats Of Eastern Africa) . It is 7 1/4 inches long and beautifully hand forged over an open fire. I purchased this from a Dhow maker on Lamu island in 1985.  Last photo is of a model of a Dhow. Shipped with USPS First Class and tracking number.