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[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by Congoblades

I have found this sword and part of the sheath. It has been dug up so the blade is very corroded and most of the sheath has been lost. The length is 82 cm. The handle is bone with what looks like a birdhead on top. The quillion is unusual when I compare it with other nimcha swords. any comments appreciated.

Salaams Congoblades ~Very interesting Zanzibari in my view... Badge of office dignitaries sword. Zanzibar. see #57 at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=17940 also contains a Buttin reference though specifically this falcon head style seems unique.. or could be a variant of 1007 or 1008.
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.