Ethiopian/Sudanese knife

G. Mansfield · 28th March 2018, 06:18 PM

Hello Roanoa,

Interesting hybrid piece you have there. I agree with your assumption here with originating somewhere between the borders of Sudan/Ethiopia. The hilt shape is Sudanese while the decorated metal bands are inconsistent with average examples. Also there ,it seems to lack of the pommel cap from the pictures but not all have them. Ethiopian blade and sheath with the Lion of Judah and cross scepter as seen on the flag of Ethiopia 1887-1974. My guess is this piece dates to around the later part of the first quarter 20th.

-Geoff

roanoa · 28th March 2018, 07:14 PM

My mistake... Forgot one picture. Cheers, RON

Battara · 28th March 2018, 07:49 PM

Nice piece. Never seen this type before. Thanks for posting this.

28th March 2018, 07:14 PM	#2
roanoa Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 241	My mistake... Forgot one picture. Cheers, RON Attached Images

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28th March 2018, 06:18 PM	#1
G. Mansfield Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Colorado Posts: 91	Hello Roanoa, Interesting hybrid piece you have there. I agree with your assumption here with originating somewhere between the borders of Sudan/Ethiopia. The hilt shape is Sudanese while the decorated metal bands are inconsistent with average examples. Also there ,it seems to lack of the pommel cap from the pictures but not all have them. Ethiopian blade and sheath with the Lion of Judah and cross scepter as seen on the flag of Ethiopia 1887-1974. My guess is this piece dates to around the later part of the first quarter 20th. -Geoff

28th March 2018, 07:49 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,325	Nice piece. Never seen this type before. Thanks for posting this.