Short Sword From The Horn Of Africa Called Bilao - Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Circa 1900

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Short Sword From The Horn Of Africa Called Bilao - Abyssinia, Ethiopia, Circa 1900

Short saber from the Horn of Africa, known as a bilao - Abyssinia, Ethiopia, circa 1900. A very fine example of this type of saber in good condition. Bovine horn handle with a steel pommel featuring three protrusions. Double-edged steel blade. Animal hide scabbard. Length 58.5 cm. Length without scabbard 56 cm. Blade length 34.5 cm. Weight 454 g. Weight without scabbard 377 g.

450 €

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Galerie Mathieu - Châteauneuf-sur-Charente, France

Period: 19th century

Style: Tribal Art

Condition: Good condition

Reference (ID): 1702155

Availability: In stock