An Ethiopian shotel, circa 1922 Sickle-shaped, double-edged blade with fullers on both sides and sparse geometric decoration. Three-piece grip of rhinoceros horn, an Italian coin dated 1922 as a washer under the rivet head on the pommel. Sewn brown rawhide scabbard, the nickel silver locket attached at the bottom, richly decorated with geometric braided band ornamentation, cross-shaped finial. Blade somewhat stained, sheath seam open in places. Length approx. 82 cm. Attention: This lot can only be shipped within the European Union. Condition: II

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