^Lot 850 Kaskara Sword

The kaskara is a type of traditional sword, which is characteristic of Sudan, Chad, and Eritrea. Circa 1890-1900s. Type of sword used by "Fuzzy Wuzzies" at Khartoum vs. Gordon. 35 1/2" blade, iron cross steel guard and silver wire wrapped wooden handle. With scabbard. Dark patina on cross guard and aging and cracking on scabbard. Very good condition. From the Joseph Musso Collection