Collections of Antique Art & Weaponry, June 3
Lot 345:
This sword is characteristic of the swords of Sudan, Darfur, Kanem-Bornu (Chad) and Nubia and is currently referred to as a kaskara. The term kaskara is a recent name and is completely unknown in the Sudan, where these swords are termed simply saif. The kaskara is a broadsword, with a long straight blade with a central grove with two cutting edges. The cruciform hilt has a straight cross guard with two languets. The quillons are often flared and usually are long, straight and end in a T-shaped form. The crossguard center has upper and lower languets. The wooden grip is usually wrapped with leather bands or other materials such as silver filigree and ends with a disc shaped pommel. These swords are usually one yard in length. There are some regional differences in the types of kaskara especially with respect to the form of the crossguard. This particular crossguard with the heavily flared quillons of iron is more characteristic of swords from the western Sudan Darfur region.Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 42 7/8 ", Blade length : 37 5/8". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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