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Kubur 30th July 2021 05:22 PM
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More swords in between Ottoman, kaskara and takouba...

Iain 31st July 2021 11:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Kubur (Post 264748)
Iain, I went on your great blog and I found a sword that has some similarities with the first sword posted (hilt and sudanese blade).
What do you think about it?
Besides the silver element I don't see that much similarity. Sadly yours is missing the guard to make a detailed comparison.

The sword that used to be mine was unusual for the decorative motif and had an extremely good blade, it was missing the silver on the top of the pommel. I believed at the time (and still do) that it was likely from modern day Nigeria and more to the west than more typical examples from Hausa areas.

Iain 31st July 2021 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Kubur (Post 264750)
More swords in between Ottoman, kaskara and takouba...
The sword in your first image was discussed here when it was on auction. Sadly the throwing knives and the sword are a bit suspect. This style of kaskara hilt appears to be one made in Egypt. The second image you posted with the same style is noted to be collected in Egypt from the AMNH. http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=14711


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