A very unusual and interesting Arab sword. It reminds the famous Moroccan “NIMCHA” but although the hilt style is similar, this sword is coming from Yemen, and it is believed to be produced in the island of Zanzibar in the 19th C. The single edge blade is almost 33 inches long with a narrow fuller near the spine. The blade is of local manufacturing stamped with moon and seven star on one face and seven stars on the other face. The grip is cut and beautifully shaped from a solid dark horn. The special design of the hilt is typical to swords produced in Zanzibar, and has a big steel ring forged in one piece with the cross guard and the “D” guard which are chiseled and filed in geometric design. Nine silver nails are decorating the grip. Total length is almost 40 inches. Good condition. Original age patina on the blade with very minor age pitting . A chip of one of the pommel corner. Some battle scars on the edge. This is a real fighting sword and from exotic part of the world.