A RARE NORTH AFRICAN SWORD (FLYSSA), KABYLE, NORTH ALGERIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
A RARE NORTH AFRICAN SWORD (FLYSSA), KABYLE, NORTH ALGERIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with long straight heavy blade double-edged towards a sharp point, engraved with differing geometric designs enriched with brass on each face at the forte; integral iron hilt comprising faceted ferrule, and a pair of hardwood grips (pommel chipped), in its wooden scabbard encased in sheet brass decorated with geometric designs and with a single ring for suspension (the other ring missing, losses)
90.0 cm; 35 ½ in blade
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A RARE NORTH AFRICAN SWORD (FLYSSA), KABYLE, NORTH ALGERIA, EARLY 19TH CENTURY
with long straight heavy blade double-edged towards a sharp point, engraved with differing geometric designs enriched with brass on each face at the forte; integral iron hilt comprising faceted ferrule, and a pair of hardwood grips (pommel chipped), in its wooden scabbard encased in sheet brass decorated with geometric designs and with a single ring for suspension (the other ring missing, losses)
90.0 cm; 35 ½ in blade
