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					Originally Posted by Iain
					
				 Unfortunately I also suspect the hilt is a more modern addition.
 
 An interesting piece, but I have some doubts the entire piece is homogeneous to the Mahdist period.
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You have some Egyptian woodworks in Suakin exactly like the hilt.
To me it's all good, Sudanese hilt and European blade.
Very original and unique piece!!
 
 
  