Unusual Kaskara

Iain · 2nd August 2019, 08:55 AM

An interesting piece, as Ed has alluded to this is very much a collection if differing elements.

The hilt style is found on daggers in areas like Dongola and Kordafan. The silver is a reused bracelet, it looks very similar to Rashaida work.

The blade is likely locally made, although better photos would greatly aid in determining this.

Overall this strikes me as a piece that was rehilted relatively recently.

2nd August 2019, 08:55 AM	#4
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	An interesting piece, as Ed has alluded to this is very much a collection if differing elements. The hilt style is found on daggers in areas like Dongola and Kordafan. The silver is a reused bracelet, it looks very similar to Rashaida work. The blade is likely locally made, although better photos would greatly aid in determining this. Overall this strikes me as a piece that was rehilted relatively recently.