from where this sword

Iain · 20th April 2010, 08:15 PM

I can't say for sure, hopefully someone else will be able to say more, but the pattern of decoration for sure looks like Berber work - as you rightly noted their is a similarity with flyssa decorative patterns.

Berbers also use cowry shells for decoration.

I would say it's not a particularly old piece, but that's just opinion really based on the style.

[EDIT] I see Teodor beat me to it!

Iain · 21st April 2010, 04:57 PM

I thought I'd updated this as I stumbled across a flyssa in a similar sheath today.

http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...ssa-sword-very

Sajen · 30th May 2020, 10:40 AM

The one in the link from Iain.

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Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,270	The one in the link from Iain. Attached Images

20th April 2010, 08:15 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	I can't say for sure, hopefully someone else will be able to say more, but the pattern of decoration for sure looks like Berber work - as you rightly noted their is a similarity with flyssa decorative patterns. Berbers also use cowry shells for decoration. I would say it's not a particularly old piece, but that's just opinion really based on the style. [EDIT] I see Teodor beat me to it!

21st April 2010, 04:57 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	I thought I'd updated this as I stumbled across a flyssa in a similar sheath today. http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedi...ssa-sword-very