"Amazing Mandingo Saber - West Africa, Senegal, Border Regions, 19th Century"
Amazing Mandingo saber - West Africa, Senegal, border regions, 19th century Saber which takes the form and construction of traditional Mandingo sabers but which differs however by the decoration of the handle; Handle covered with leather, decorated with upholsterer's nails and brass and copper wire. Blade of local forge of poor quality. Leather scabbard. A very unique saber, probably a weapon of great prestige for its original owner. The brass wire of the handle is loose in places. Accidents and losses to the leather of the scabbard. Total length 82.5cm Length without scabbard 74cm Blade length 55cm Weight 825gr Weight without scabbard 550gr 
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