Sword
MediumMixed media
ClassificationsWeapons and Ammunition
Credit LineGift of Stephen Hyatt Pelham Pell
Object number1932.10.29
DescriptionSudan Dervish's sword with leather scabbard. Grip is leather-wrapped wood. Cylinder shape with disk butt. Hilt - iron tapers to spear heads extends over scabbard. Scabbard: maroon leather with wide bottom, snake skin tip with sling. Blade is silver inlaid on both sides. Design is derived from Crusader's sword.Grip is leather-wrapped wood of a cylinder shape with disk butt. Hilt- iron tapers to spear heads which extend over scabbard. Scabbard is maroon leather with wide bottom and snke skin tip. Has a sling. Blade is inlaid silver on both sides.Blade is often a
rework of that sword. The Karkara is specifically the sword of the Baghirmi tribe of the Sahara, but is found with others.
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early 1900's
18th century
CAUCASUS MTS
Philippines
Philippines