November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/3/2017
Comprising: (A) A Mandinka saber with curved single fuller steel blade, wrapped leather grip and bulbous brass pommel. Complete with scabbard of familiar form. Made of brown leather painted with tribal designs, complete with hangers and decorative fringes. Leather in excellent condition with a few minor marks. Blade with a spotted grey patina showing heavy use. (B) Ethiopian shotel double fullered curved steel blade with wooden hilt of familiar form, complete with stamp decorated red leather scabbard and matching belt. Very good condition; showing scattered marks from use and blade with sharpening marks. Leather brittle with some minor losses. (C) A fringed African quiver complete with three bamboo arrows with hand forged steel points. Exterior decorated with tribal designs and fringes. Complete with a partial belt. Very good condition; some scuffs and scattered marks.
Item Dimensions: Quiver: 27 - 1/2" L. Belt: 15" (Folded).
Blade Length
(A) 20" (B) 25"
Overall Length
(A) 26 - 1/4" (B) 29 - 1/4"