28th April 2018, 10:57 AM | #1 |
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UNUSUAL JAMBIYA ,PLEASE HELP
This is an unusual jambiya , any info would be great ,I'm a novice in this area but it looks original and not a tourist item , I'm not sure of its true origin or value , hope you can help
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28th April 2018, 05:34 PM | #2 |
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Looks like a so-called "gusbi" jambiya from the Hadramout area of Yemen.
Not a tourist item, and not commonly seen. Congratulations on a nice find. |
28th April 2018, 07:16 PM | #3 |
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hi bob thanks for your reply and information .
all the best chief |
28th April 2018, 07:57 PM | #4 |
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Yeap
it's a nice one, from Aden maybe Some of them have amazing red cornaline stones on it. Look at these ones Kubur |
28th April 2018, 08:34 PM | #5 |
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hi thanks for your reply , wow some lovely examples there
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