A fine Sudanese sword (kaskara)

A fine Sudanese sword (kaskara), broad double edegd blade 36 in., central fuller running to the point, incised marks near the hilt; iron crosspiece with long flaring diamond-section quillons and short langets, the round-section grip and disc pommel clad in white metal, the grip embossed with a diamond lattice recalling crocodile skin, the pommel with beaded rim and foliate engraved top flat, low domed finial with faceted nut, orange wool tassel; hide scabbard with moulded decoration, characteristic swell towards the lower end, embellished white metal locket and chape, leather strap fixed to two iron rings, perforated triangular leather ornament.