"A Short Saber Of The Afar People (danakils) - Horn Of Africa, Abyssinia, 1st Half Of 20"
A short saber from the Afar people (danakils) - Horn of Africa, Abyssinia (Somalia, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia), 1st half of the 20th century This type of short saber is sometimes called Gile (jile), it is the traditional saber of the Afar people who are also called the danakils. Wooden handle with old indigenous restorations with copper wire. Double-edged blade with strong curvature. Sheath made of animal skin. The scabbard still has its original belt. The handle has a slight play. Length 54cm Length without scabbard 48.5cm Blade length 38cm Weight 577gr Weight without scabbard 280gr 
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