another wild card, Tibetan I think comments and ID help appreciated.

[ausjulius]

Originally Posted by Kmaddock

Hi

I am slowly been give the opportunity to purchase an old collection and this came my way on Saturday along with some other items I will post later.



The collection has been neglected, but it seems to be good items put together with a good collectors eye.


I think this is Tibetan? or that region am I correct.

V sturdy sword, blade 20 inches long and has a nice central ridge
Handle and guard are made of Brass and are filthy dirty but I don't really clean things that i acquire.

Might be missing a part on the grip where there was some wrap or something around the central core.


Blade is not hugely flexible but had a good edge.

The

i would confidently say it is from west africa.