A Moroccan gold-inlaid nimcha, circa 1800 Slightly curved European blade with a double-edged point and fullers on both sides. Typically shaped iron quillons with knuckle-bow, entirely covered with gold-inlaid, geometric decorations. The rhinoceros horn grip with grip ferrule and silver top plate. Leather-covered wooden scabbard with frog stud on the side, the leather covering damaged near the chape. Length 100 cm. historic, historical, Africa, African, weapon, arms, weapons, arms, fighting device, 19th century, Additional-Rights-Clearance-Info-Not-Available

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