"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.