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8th December 2013, 12:20 AM
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I'd lay odds that it's African, possibly either Moroccan or Algerian. The concentric circles, although popular in many cultures (including Tlingit knives/artifacts), are very popular in Western/North African items. I don't think tourist, just primitive, late 19th/early 20th c. You'd get a more concise answer on the Ethno Forum, I'd wager.
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8th December 2013, 09:30 AM
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North Africa is a possible origin though the so-called 'sun gear' design is very popular in countries like Romania, Hungary, or Russia, which are nearest to 'Old' Europe.
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8th December 2013, 04:09 PM
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Indeed, the form points to north africa, morocco.
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9th December 2013, 12:58 AM
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Good find, Jasper! I suspected Moroccan as I used to own a Berber saber with the exact 'sun' patterning on the horn hilt and tooled leather scabbard, and I do mean exact. It's still a very nice piece that your friend has, if somewhat more contemporary than what they might have hoped.
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