Maps, Militaria and Arms Online Auction

October 16, 2014

LOT 447

Lot 447

Sudanese Kaskara Sword, late 19th century

Sudanese Kaskara Sword, late 19th century
Lot 447 Details
Sudanese Kaskara Sword, late 19th century

the two sided hollow ground blade with prayer inscription and celestial motifs, with cruciform hilt in tooled leather scabbard and belt with wrapped cords
length 38.75" — 98.4 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $372
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Sudanese Kaskara Sword, late 19th century
  • Sudanese Kaskara Sword, late 19th century
  • Sudanese Kaskara Sword, late 19th century
  • Sudanese Kaskara Sword, late 19th century
  • Sudanese Kaskara Sword, late 19th century
  • Sudanese Kaskara Sword, late 19th century
  • Sudanese Kaskara Sword, late 19th century
  • Sudanese Kaskara Sword, late 19th century
Provenance:

Property from the collection of Professor David Carlisle, University of Khartoum, Sudan

Note:

By tradition, used at the Battle of Omdurman, 1898.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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