strange african short sword??

[mjamerks]

I hereby post pics of a short sword,on request by Ariel,who spotted it on my wall picture of the Moukhala.
I bought it once together with an old Nimcha from a old french guy,that had it in his family long time,this family used to live in the former french colonies in Africa.

The hilt is in the shape of a snake,and the blade is of the Storta form.

This sword was used as you can see.

I believe it is North-african with a possible european trade blade???

Never did put much attention to it,but I guess this is the place to put.
Overall length: 61.5 cm
Wide Base blade: 2.5 cm
Thickness blade base: 0.5 cm
Point widest: 3.3 cm
Thickness point less then 1.5 mm


If more info is needed,let me know.

Martin Merks