What is it !!!? Ideas, comments please

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by Tony PP

Hello,
Just seen this in a village auction. I thought it looked interesting but have little knowledge of edged weapons. Any ideas on what it is and from where would be welcome.

Salaams Tony PP ~ Why has the decorated brass arm band got uniformally made holes in it and is this the traditional style of arm band or is this a band taken from another item like a coffee pot ?

Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.