Sudanese sword Kaskara. Ancient. Handguard and iron blade with grooves and engra…

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Sudanese sword Kaskara. Ancient. Handguard and iron blade with grooves and engraved with scrolls. Handle with leather twist. Circa 1900. 106cm long

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Sudanese sword Kaskara. Ancient. Handguard and iron blade with grooves and engraved with scrolls. Handle with leather twist. Circa 1900. 106cm long

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