Fine, Very Long and Heavy Flyssa Sword, Morocco - 10464


We offer for sell this Fine Flyssa, the traditional sword of the Kabyles people of Morocco. These type of swords come with blades of various sizes from 12 up to 40 inches plus. This one is late 19 to early 20 C.one of the longest we have seen, 43 inches, with a 37 inches blade 15 mm thick. It is single edge widening to its maximum about 14 inches from the tip. The blade is inlaid with brass decoration. The hilt is a combination of steel and wood covered with engraved brass in a styled animal head. The scabbard is wood, finely carved in a classical local style and bound with braided wires. Excellent condition.

 
 
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