African short sword Billao, Somalia, circa 1900
iron, forged, horn handle, carved, an authentic short sword / billaawe, this type of military weapon was primarily used during the Dervish Resistance (1899-1920), The double-edged, leaf-shaped blade is forged from iron and tapers to a sharp point. The horn handle is characteristic, with its strictly geometric and abstract design culminating in a fan-shaped pommel, original condition with a strong, authentic age patina and smithing marks on the blade, l. 61 cm, blade l. 40.5 cm
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