West African short sword for sale

M ELEY · 4th December 2009, 12:44 PM

A West African short sword, possibly Dahomey or Maghreb region, 19th century. Overall length is 21" with 17" blade. Hilt is wood with cool-looking spiral tin? pewter? strapwork. Just looks like it belongs in the belt of a Slaver.

Pics don't do it justice in showing the age (metal is patinaed and matches a Victorian pewter mug I own). Wood is likewise worn with some of the strapwork missing, but blade is TIGHT. I like it, but it doesn't match with my collection, so...bought it for $125, am asking $115 (plus $10 shipping). Would make a nice holiday gift (but not a stocking stuffer-

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M ELEY · 7th December 2009, 08:45 PM

Now, $105... Interesting piece.

M ELEY · 9th December 2009, 11:23 PM

Final offer of $90...alot less than I paid.

4th December 2009, 12:44 PM	#1
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,077	West African short sword for sale A West African short sword, possibly Dahomey or Maghreb region, 19th century. Overall length is 21" with 17" blade. Hilt is wood with cool-looking spiral tin? pewter? strapwork. Just looks like it belongs in the belt of a Slaver. Pics don't do it justice in showing the age (metal is patinaed and matches a Victorian pewter mug I own). Wood is likewise worn with some of the strapwork missing, but blade is TIGHT. I like it, but it doesn't match with my collection, so...bought it for $125, am asking $115 (plus $10 shipping). Would make a nice holiday gift (but not a stocking stuffer- ) Attached Images

7th December 2009, 08:45 PM	#2
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,077	Now, $105... Interesting piece.

9th December 2009, 11:23 PM	#3
M ELEY Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: NC, U.S.A. Posts: 2,077	Final offer of $90...alot less than I paid.