Identification please

kalamputi · 1st May 2020, 04:41 PM

Pictured below is one of two short swords I bought at the camel market in Imbaba back in the early 1990s. I was ignorant then of the provenance of the blades then and only slightly less ignorant now but if someone wants to help me out with the origin, I'll be grateful for it. Beja? Hausa?

Also, the knife must have gotten some moisture on it in storage, with the result that the blade is now frozen inside the sheath. I'd also take any suggestions with regard to blade removal. Thank you.

1st May 2020, 04:41 PM	#1
kalamputi Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 2	Identification please Pictured below is one of two short swords I bought at the camel market in Imbaba back in the early 1990s. I was ignorant then of the provenance of the blades then and only slightly less ignorant now but if someone wants to help me out with the origin, I'll be grateful for it. Beja? Hausa? Also, the knife must have gotten some moisture on it in storage, with the result that the blade is now frozen inside the sheath. I'd also take any suggestions with regard to blade removal. Thank you. Attached Images