Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Kubachi (?) Kidjal/Qama maker's ID/translation

mariusgmioc · 20th April 2016, 09:14 PM

This is not a 18th century sword but an early 20th century.

The hilt is ivory, but I don't think it is elephant as I can't see the typical structure.

The wire is gold and silver and has significant losses consistent with an early 20th century sword.

The blade has numerous nicks as it was probably used in the traditional dances.

The leather appears to be more recent but I have seen leather from WWII in better condition, so it is hard to say.

More detailed photos will have to wait as I will go for one month holiday on Friday.

Would better photos help identifying the maker's stamp?

20th April 2016, 09:14 PM	#5
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	This is not a 18th century sword but an early 20th century. The hilt is ivory, but I don't think it is elephant as I can't see the typical structure. The wire is gold and silver and has significant losses consistent with an early 20th century sword. The blade has numerous nicks as it was probably used in the traditional dances. The leather appears to be more recent but I have seen leather from WWII in better condition, so it is hard to say. More detailed photos will have to wait as I will go for one month holiday on Friday. Would better photos help identifying the maker's stamp? Last edited by mariusgmioc; 20th April 2016 at 09:32 PM.