short sword

Tuareg culture, North Africa

First half of the 20th century

Wrought iron, brass, copper, leather, wood

Long. total: 47; Long. blade: 27.5 cm

Two-edged blade.

Iron handle with a knob ending in a volute, made up of three important blond horn beads, the middle part of which is embellished with two braided leather rings.

Leather sheath embellished with reptile skin, bail, two ties with geometric patterns and long fringed leather pompoms.

Ref. 1721

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