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Lot 104:
Description
A Sudanese kaskara sword, a traditional weapon characteristic of the Sudanic regions of North and East Africa, often associated with the Mahdist War era. The sword features a straight, double-edged steel blade tapering toward a blunt, rounded tip. The blade incorporates a central fuller running a portion of its length. Faint incised marks are present on the blade near the hilt, though they are obscured by oxidation. The hilt comprises a broad, cruciform iron crossguard with blocky, flared terminals. Both the crossguard and the grip are wrapped in dark leather, which is decorated with stamped geometric patterns, including diamond motifs and star-like shapes at the terminals. The hilt is topped with a characteristic large, flat, disc-shaped steel pommel featuring a central peened tang.
Overall length: 61 cm
Blade length: 50 cm
Crossguard width: 12.5 cm.
Condition report:
The sword is in a worn, as-found condition. The blade and pommel exhibit heavy surface rust and deep pitting throughout. The leather wrapping on the hilt is aged and shows wear along the edges but remains largely intact, with the decorative tooling still visible.
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