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chiefheadknocker

28th April 2018 09:57 AM

UNUSUAL JAMBIYA ,PLEASE HELP

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This is an unusual jambiya , any info would be great ,I'm a novice in this area but it looks original and not a tourist item , I'm not sure of its true origin or value , hope you can help
thanks

Bob A

28th April 2018 04:34 PM

Looks like a so-called "gusbi" jambiya from the Hadramout area of Yemen.

Not a tourist item, and not commonly seen. Congratulations on a nice find.

chiefheadknocker

28th April 2018 06:16 PM

hi bob thanks for your reply and information .
all the best
chief

Kubur

28th April 2018 06:57 PM

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Yeap
it's a nice one, from Aden maybe
Some of them have amazing red cornaline stones on it.
Look at these ones

Kubur

chiefheadknocker

28th April 2018 07:34 PM

hi thanks for your reply , wow some lovely examples there :)

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