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11th June 2025, 03:01 PM
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Hi Detlef
First time I've seen such a finish on the crossguard. Judging from the handle I think of Hausa and relatives. Locally made sword. Regards Marc |
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11th June 2025, 03:28 PM
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This was fast! Like I said before, I also have never seen such a crossguard! And thanks for the possible Hausa origin! Any age guesses? Regards, Detlef |
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11th June 2025, 03:31 PM
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I suspect 2nd half 20th century.
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11th June 2025, 03:33 PM
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11th June 2025, 03:37 PM
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Fulani Cameroon is also a possibility judging by the handle.
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11th June 2025, 05:23 PM
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Totally agree with Marc, middle of 20th century, and the leather work is from Saharan west Africa as noted. This seems a unique form of decoration especially on the guard, the woven leather styling, most unusual IMO.
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11th June 2025, 06:20 PM
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Thank you Marc and Jim,
The unusual crossguard construction was the reason why I bought it!  Regards, Detlef |
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