Nimcha: opinions and translations?

Tatyana Dianova · 20th June 2007, 09:11 PM

Thanks everybody for interesting replies!

I have found similar nimcha example on this forum, belonging to RSWORD, and this sword also has gold koftgari AND enamel decorations!
Please take a look:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=128

I also have made a requested pictures:

Tim Simmons · 20th June 2007, 09:17 PM

The enamel work reminds me of work from the Kabilye . I will try and show what mean.

Battara · 20th June 2007, 09:23 PM

When RSword brought his piece over to my place, I tested the gold mounts and determined that they were over 10k and heavey!

Congratulations on your piece - I'm envious - not many around.

ErnestoJuan · 23rd June 2007, 02:10 PM

Now that is a beautiful piece of art. Stunning to say the least.
I solely collect koumiyas but I will gladly make an exception in case you would like to sell it.

( big sigh..............)

Ernst

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 4th September 2016, 04:26 PM

Clearly Moroccan. The three big signals are the stud on top of the pommel and the squared off right angle bend in the knuckle guard, thirdly is the upright way the pommel sits as opposed to pointing down slightly ....as does the Zanzibari variant...Your Nimcha has the unusual addition of a two prong guard that I see only rarely. There is another two pronger at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...9&page=2&pp=30

ariel · 4th September 2016, 07:40 PM

I think ( word of caution!) that there is a date on the spine:12( for sure) and then ....58 (???)

Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 5th September 2016, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

I think ( word of caution!) that there is a date on the spine:12( for sure) and then ....58 (???)

We are this year 1437 in al Hijri...

20th June 2007, 09:11 PM	#1
Tatyana Dianova Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 743	Thanks everybody for interesting replies! I have found similar nimcha example on this forum, belonging to RSWORD, and this sword also has gold koftgari AND enamel decorations! Please take a look: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=128 I also have made a requested pictures: Attached Images

4th September 2016, 04:26 PM	#5
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Clearly Moroccan. The three big signals are the stud on top of the pommel and the squared off right angle bend in the knuckle guard, thirdly is the upright way the pommel sits as opposed to pointing down slightly ....as does the Zanzibari variant...Your Nimcha has the unusual addition of a two prong guard that I see only rarely. There is another two pronger at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...9&page=2&pp=30 Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 4th September 2016 at 04:51 PM.

20th June 2007, 09:17 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,925	The enamel work reminds me of work from the Kabilye . I will try and show what mean.

20th June 2007, 09:23 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,345	When RSword brought his piece over to my place, I tested the gold mounts and determined that they were over 10k and heavey! Congratulations on your piece - I'm envious - not many around.

23rd June 2007, 02:10 PM	#4
ErnestoJuan Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Europa Posts: 60	Now that is a beautiful piece of art. Stunning to say the least. I solely collect koumiyas but I will gladly make an exception in case you would like to sell it. ( big sigh..............) Ernst

4th September 2016, 07:40 PM	#6
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I think ( word of caution!) that there is a date on the spine:12( for sure) and then ....58 (???)