Arabo-Ottoman sword - Ethnographic Arms & Armour

15th August 2015, 05:13 PM

Ian

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Fabrice:

Can you say a little more about why you think this hilt is made from rhino horn?

Ian

Quote:

Originally Posted by Belgian1

Hello to all members.
Thank you very much for your comments and link.

Is there a rapprochement with the Zanzibar type swords.
Do you have any idea why this handle rhinoceros horn and silver.
Rhino horn was it not for a fortunate elite?

see you soon
Fabrice

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