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Sudan & Central Africa

19th Century Sudanese Kaskara Sword

Name: 19th Century Sudanese Kaskara Sword | Jeremy Tenniswood Militaria
Brand: Jeremy Tenniswood Militaria
SKU: 66270-6271
Price: 60.00 GBP
Availability: InStock

£60.00

An ethnographic weapon. 19th Century Sudanese Kaskara Sword. A fascinating piece for the collector of tribal weaponry.

Availability: Only 1 left in stock

SKU: 66270-6271 Category: Sudan & Central Africa

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An authentic example of a 19th-century Sudanese Kaskara sword, characteristic of the traditional edged weapons carried across Sudan and the broader Sahel region. This piece exemplifies local craftsmanship influenced by earlier Arab and Crusader-era sword forms, featuring a straight, double-edged blade. Made from repurposed trade steel found locally, the blade has a shallow groove that runs from the base and narrows to a rounded tip, making it good for slicing and stabbing. It also features a Mediaeval European-style crossguard and leather-bound hilt.

Dimensions

Overall length: approx. 101.5cm (31.25 in)

Blade length: approx. 88cm (34.5 in)

Blade width at forte: approx. 4.5cm (1.75 in)

Condition
Good. The blade shows a fairly even-aged patina with light pitting and some damage to the edges. Little remains of the leather hilt, with the pommel missing.