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			If Mauritanian/North African, perhaps a 'put-together' from WWII made by a local tribesman? Mussolini's forces were here and also Rommel (I think. My WW2 knowledge is minimal). 
		
		
		
		
		
		
		
	Perhaps we could see a closeup of the blade? If it's diamond-shaped in cross profile, I doubt the blade is African unless trade piece. The hilt, on the other hand...  | 
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