Zanzibar Sword

Roland_M · 28th November 2016, 05:19 PM

Thanks for all the comments, they are very informative for me.

I found the term "Zanzibar Sword" after a while during my Internet research. This type was totally unknown for me. I think I can see influences of different regions.

Now I feel much better informed, thanks again.

Here is a picture of the marks on the blade. It could be a talismanic inscription or something in that direction. I count 31 dots and 8 crosses on one side and 34 dots and 10 crosses on the backside.

Roland

Kubur · 28th November 2016, 06:22 PM

This link will help you
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=nimcha
bon appetit

Jim McDougall · 28th November 2016, 08:04 PM

Regarding this linear motif, as well noted by Kubur in the link he attached, it is not uncommon to see various marks, symbols and lettering fashioned into design or decoration as seems the case here.

It is always tempting to seek talismanic imbuement in these kinds of displays and in some cases they are, but as often they are simply aesthetically intended suggestions from authentic ones.

Still, this sword is one of the more attractive examples I have seen.

28th November 2016, 05:19 PM	#1
Roland_M Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 525	Thanks for all the comments, they are very informative for me. I found the term "Zanzibar Sword" after a while during my Internet research. This type was totally unknown for me. I think I can see influences of different regions. Now I feel much better informed, thanks again. Here is a picture of the marks on the blade. It could be a talismanic inscription or something in that direction. I count 31 dots and 8 crosses on one side and 34 dots and 10 crosses on the backside. Roland Attached Images

28th November 2016, 06:22 PM	#2
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	This link will help you http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=nimcha bon appetit

28th November 2016, 08:04 PM	#3
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,295	Regarding this linear motif, as well noted by Kubur in the link he attached, it is not uncommon to see various marks, symbols and lettering fashioned into design or decoration as seems the case here. It is always tempting to seek talismanic imbuement in these kinds of displays and in some cases they are, but as often they are simply aesthetically intended suggestions from authentic ones. Still, this sword is one of the more attractive examples I have seen.