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Jack Fletcher · 26th March 2022, 04:44 PM

Thought would share with you all one of my latest editions to my Mahdist period collection.
Managed to get this and a few other items including an original Jibba from a private seller/collector.

The mace as you can see is in the shape of a bulls head. It has acid etched script/patterning on it.
Nile monitor lizard skin on the handle and the sheath for the 2 daggers that also have monitor lizard skin on the handles and acid etched blades.

I have read an article about persian influences in Mahdist Sudan and also seen an almost identical example of this mace in ISLAMIC AND NATIVE WEAPONS OF COLONIAL AFRICA 1800 - 1960 by Anthony C. Tirri but thats the only other example I've seen like this one.

All comments welcome plus have attached a photo of the Jibba and can add more if people are interested.

26th March 2022, 04:44 PM	#1
Jack Fletcher Member Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 28	Sudanese Mahdist Mace and daggers Thought would share with you all one of my latest editions to my Mahdist period collection. Managed to get this and a few other items including an original Jibba from a private seller/collector. The mace as you can see is in the shape of a bulls head. It has acid etched script/patterning on it. Nile monitor lizard skin on the handle and the sheath for the 2 daggers that also have monitor lizard skin on the handles and acid etched blades. I have read an article about persian influences in Mahdist Sudan and also seen an almost identical example of this mace in ISLAMIC AND NATIVE WEAPONS OF COLONIAL AFRICA 1800 - 1960 by Anthony C. Tirri but thats the only other example I've seen like this one. All comments welcome plus have attached a photo of the Jibba and can add more if people are interested. Attached Images