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.

MHLDRW · 3rd August 2019, 03:44 PM

Thank you so much for this info! I am going to take a couple more pictures of the details on the blade. As well as pictures of the scabbard.

2nd August 2019, 08:55 AM	#1
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.

3rd August 2019, 03:44 PM	#2
MHLDRW Member Join Date: Jul 2019 Posts: 4	Thank you so much for this info! I am going to take a couple more pictures of the details on the blade. As well as pictures of the scabbard.