Nimcha (?) with European Blade for Comments

Richard G · 2nd July 2012, 01:50 PM

Dear Mr Alnakkas,
I would agree with Ariel in suggesting South Arabia. The blade and scabbard on their own look as if they could have come from a "Zanzibar" saif. If that is the case the scabbard covering could have been black asses skin shrunken onto thread laid in scrolls etc. to give an embossed effect, often seen on the scabbards of Omani quattaras. I know this because I had one once.
Regards
Richard

A.alnakkas · 2nd July 2012, 02:19 PM

Thanks Richard, I think so.. maybe the Zanzibari saif reached Sinai?

Pictures of one of my Zanzibari saif:

(Also added pictures of my Palastinian Saif.. Or atleast the scabbard decoration is very similar to common Palastinian design)

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A.alnakkas Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kuwait Posts: 1,340	Thanks Richard, I think so.. maybe the Zanzibari saif reached Sinai? Pictures of one of my Zanzibari saif: (Also added pictures of my Palastinian Saif.. Or atleast the scabbard decoration is very similar to common Palastinian design) Attached Images

2nd July 2012, 01:50 PM	#1
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 411	Dear Mr Alnakkas, I would agree with Ariel in suggesting South Arabia. The blade and scabbard on their own look as if they could have come from a "Zanzibar" saif. If that is the case the scabbard covering could have been black asses skin shrunken onto thread laid in scrolls etc. to give an embossed effect, often seen on the scabbards of Omani quattaras. I know this because I had one once. Regards Richard