Omani SABER : KATTARA : Rare Early 20th C. Omani Sword : SAIF : Tribal Item

Description

Omani Kattara
Early 20th C. with possibly earlier blade
RARE.
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This is a well balanced piece.
The blade has suffered neglect at some point and is pitted.
The blade has flex, and is thin and sharp. One photo show the flex.
The hilt and scabbard are covered with skin. There is some patterning to the scabbard, but essentially this is a simple, practical tribal weapon.
I think the blade is older and has been kept in use owing to it's lightness and sharpness.
There is some more modern twind on the hilt near top, and a splash of white paint on the pommel, probably from when the piece was retired and hung on some elder's wall.
Bought in Oman.
RARE.
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Very careful packing & secure, tracked shipping.