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Old 10th February 2014, 06:51 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by chregu
Hi
for my exhibition, I need your help.
the left three, Ibrahiim has already been identified.
(Salaam Chregu, I speak of the 3 on the left.
Extreme left.1.Omani Royal Khanjar used in Salalah.
2 Saudia Abha. (habaabi or ahbaabi) Asir region. (Yemeni hilt)
3 Oman Baatinah coastal ... did one Has A bovine hilt.

Thanks ...
Regards,
Ibrahiim Balooshi al.)


the origin of the other daggers is unclear.
the big up front: = Central Saudi Arabia?
Middle Left: = persian?
Middle Right: = heiaz Yemen?

Number 4 +5?

Thank you for your help
Chregu
Hi Chregu
Middle left is likely Indo/Persian. It is of Yemen style but the metal toe cap on the scabbard indicates origin elsewhere.
Middle right is from Yemen
Bottom is a Dharia from Western Saudi Arabia.
Stu
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