A MOROCCAN SWORD (NIMCHA), A SUDANESE BROADSWORD (KASKARA), AN AFRICAN HIDE SHIELD, AN INDIAN AXE, AND A SWORD-CANE
MOSTLY 19TH CENTURY
The first with embossed silver plates to the outer side of the guard and scabbard; the second with a large bladesmith's mark on one side, and characteristic cruciform hilt; the third 17 ¼ in. (44 cm.) diam., the outer side ornamented with decorative bands; the fourth with pierced head; the last formed as a swagger-stick measuring 22 ¾ in. (52.8 cm.) long
A MOROCCAN SWORD (NIMCHA), A SUDANESE BROADSWORD (KASKARA), AN AFRICAN HIDE SHIELD, AN INDIAN AXE, AND A SWORD-CANE
MOSTLY 19TH CENTURY
The first with embossed silver plates to the outer side of the guard and scabbard; the second with a large bladesmith's mark on one side, and characteristic cruciform hilt; the third 17 ¼ in. (44 cm.) diam., the outer side ornamented with decorative bands; the fourth with pierced head; the last formed as a swagger-stick measuring 22 ¾ in. (52.8 cm.) long
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