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9th May 2016, 05:26 PM
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Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE
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Zanzibari Sword Hilt.
Salaams All...As part of a multi layered puzzle with this weapon viz;
On the Zanzibari sword hilt there are three dots often with their gold decoration removed. Does this signify something Talismanic? The entire hilt takes on an animal outlook... Is it a Lion or Horse designed geometrically? On top of the pommel are two projections possibly ears? Over the top of the pommel is what I have previously suggested is a Turtle? Incorporated with the three dots is an INVERTED V . Is this meant to signify a mouth? What are the R figures on all the quillons and on the upper hand Guard.? Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 9th May 2016 at 05:38 PM. |
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