Haussa Sword

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Description:A flat bladed sword in a dark leather embossed scabbard with metal fittings.

The sword has a simple straight leather crosspiece, large convex ricasso, and a straight handle with a large flat pommel. At the bottom edge of the scabbard is a leather strap with a large tassel and cord.

Related themes:

Metalwork Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Haussa Fur, Skin, Leather, Hair & Shell Ethnography Ethnographical Artillery, Tanks & Weapons

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Donor ref: LEAMG : M4407.1996 (60/23769)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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