[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by Iain

Hi Ibrahiim,

Its a sword in Mandinka mounts and therefore there is very little reason if any to think it was collected somewhere else. No matter what the issue of kattaras, the sword that is the subject of this thread is clear in the ethnic group that mounted the blade, including hilt, leatherwork, pommel etc. Suggesting it turned up between lake Victoria and the East African coast is rather extreme extrapolation without a lot of cause.

Cheers,

Iain

Salaams Iain ~ Quite agree... Mendinka.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.