Abyssinian "schotel" in leather sheath
Ethiopia
not available anymore
Size
L: 85 cm (blade length)/96 cm (total length)
L: 33.5 inch (blade length)/37.8 inch (total length)
Description
strongly curved sickle-shaped iron blade, sharpened on both sides, with three grooves on the front and back, tripartite handle from wood and horn, sheath from red-tanned leather with ornamental embossing, original sewn on the backside, fixed to leather belt for attachment, slightly dam. (wooden handle and leather sheath), traces of old age