This piece is fascinating for so many different reasons...where to start???....obviously the name attribution makes it far more "personal" than we collectors typically see.
The sword's features seemingly are influences not only from the Sudan, but embody the very nature of even the very earliest Islamic swords(notably the hilt).
I think this is one of the most fascinating pieces to show up on the forum in some time.
Good get Rick!
Congrats!!
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