Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 23rd September 2020

Lot 1174

Two Sudanese swords (kaskara)

Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £150

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Description

Two Sudanese swords (kaskara), each with broad double edged blades, cross hilts, and wood and vegetable fibre grips; one with a single broad fuller, foliate engraving near the hilt, brass guard; the other with narrow fullers, decorated with a moon and stars amid scrolls, iron guard. [2]