A Moroccan silver and gold-mounted nimcha, 19th century Single-edged blade with triple fullers on both sides and a double-edged point. Some pitting. Typical knuckle-bow hilt made of silver, the massive rhinoceros horn grip inlaid with silver and lacquer, with a golden ferrule and gold-plated pommel (several defects). Leather-covered wooden scabbard, the silver mounts with chased ornaments. The chape somewhat dented, torn on one side and with an old repair at the point. Length cm. historic, historical, Africa, African, weapon, arms, weapons, , Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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Keywords: 19th, africa, african, arms, blade, century, device, fighting, gold-mounted, moroccan, nimcha, silver, single-edged, weapon, weapons