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Description: | Blade of flexible steel. It has been engraved roughly by native workmen in imitation of European blades, near the handle with six-pointed stars and the sun and moon, with human faces introduced into them on both sides. The hilt is covered with snake skin and bound with narrow strips of leather. The scabbard is of plain leather, tapering to a leaf-shaped point with a short leather strap; probably worn over the shoulder and used with both hands. Used in the Soudan.
Technique: engraving (action)
Material: steel
Material: snakeskin
Material: leather
Arab sword made in Arabia, (1910.15.195). | Source: | Manchester City Galleries | Identifier: | mcag.emu.ecatalogue.25913 | Go to resource |
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