African sword ID

[Marcus]

Purchased from Oriental arms many years ago. I have sometimes wondered about the pouch at the base of the scabbard, it almost looks like skin.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Marcus

Purchased from Oriental arms many years ago. I have sometimes wondered about the pouch at the base of the scabbard, it almost looks like skin.

Hello Marcus,

this one look different, special the scabbard. The leather toe pouch is also unusual but don't think that it is human skin.

Regards,
Detlef

[Robert]

Originally Posted by Marcus Purchased from Oriental arms many years ago. I have sometimes wondered about the pouch at the base of the scabbard, it almost looks like skin.

Looks like rawhide to me, most likely goat.

Best,
Robert