African Dagger Shula (?)

[Emanuel]

I couldn't resist posting this interesting shula which just ended on ebay http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?...MEWA%3AIT&rd=1
It features the same horn and rivets construction as the usual type, but the hilt is carved into various shapes and the blade doesn't feature the wide fuller, false edge and nice squigles on the blade. This one has a crude zigzag only.
Is this a jump to the tourist market?

Regards,
Manolo

Reminds me of the handle of some berber swords, so the work may still be local.



I attached a picture of the shula in question for easier viewing...