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Old 21st June 2013, 10:19 PM   #15
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Simple observation of the sword Tipu is wearing in the photo does not show an Omani type hilt, but rather a Manding style with visible "balls".
Very good observation, I had not noticed before. The scabbard, however, is Omani in style, with silver(?) chape and metal rings.

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