Some Sahel weapons

Iain · 9th February 2012, 02:17 PM

As Colin was kind enough to allow this to pass into my collection, I wanted to share a couple of new photos.

To sum up the info already in this thread, native blade, original tip I believe after close examination. The pommel is of a form I have also on a sword I believe to be from the Bornu region, so this shape may be characteristic of the region.

The scabbard fits reasonably well on the sword, may well also be original. The scabbard originally had a line of tassels, only one remains.

Nicely balanced weapon overall.

9th February 2012, 02:17 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	As Colin was kind enough to allow this to pass into my collection, I wanted to share a couple of new photos. To sum up the info already in this thread, native blade, original tip I believe after close examination. The pommel is of a form I have also on a sword I believe to be from the Bornu region, so this shape may be characteristic of the region. The scabbard fits reasonably well on the sword, may well also be original. The scabbard originally had a line of tassels, only one remains. Nicely balanced weapon overall. Attached Images Last edited by Iain; 9th February 2012 at 02:28 PM.