African saber of unknown origin

[snakeoveer]

Hi all,

This is my first post on this forum showcasing the first antique I acquired, from someone who found it hidden in his house in France.

Please excuse the low quality of the pictures.

The saber is 65 cm long. The steel suffered some delamination near the edge and has a dark patina that makes me think it is quite old.The rear quillon looks broken off. The handle and D guard are both wrapped in a leather I am not qualified enough to identify.

Is anyone able to identify its origin?

As I am new to this whole affair, I would be grateful for resources That would help me indentify artifacts and estimate their value.

Best regards,