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Ibrahiim al Balooshi · 9th May 2016, 05:26 PM

Salaams All...As part of a multi layered puzzle with this weapon viz;

On the Zanzibari sword hilt there are three dots often with their gold decoration removed. Does this signify something Talismanic?

The entire hilt takes on an animal outlook... Is it a Lion or Horse designed geometrically?

On top of the pommel are two projections possibly ears?

Over the top of the pommel is what I have previously suggested is a Turtle?

Incorporated with the three dots is an INVERTED V . Is this meant to signify a mouth?

What are the R figures on all the quillons and on the upper hand Guard.?

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.

9th May 2016, 05:26 PM	#7
Ibrahiim al Balooshi Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Buraimi Oman, on the border with the UAE Posts: 4,408	Zanzibari Sword Hilt. Salaams All...As part of a multi layered puzzle with this weapon viz; On the Zanzibari sword hilt there are three dots often with their gold decoration removed. Does this signify something Talismanic? The entire hilt takes on an animal outlook... Is it a Lion or Horse designed geometrically? On top of the pommel are two projections possibly ears? Over the top of the pommel is what I have previously suggested is a Turtle? Incorporated with the three dots is an INVERTED V . Is this meant to signify a mouth? What are the R figures on all the quillons and on the upper hand Guard.? Regards, Ibrahiim al Balooshi. Attached Images Last edited by Ibrahiim al Balooshi; 9th May 2016 at 05:38 PM.