Museum Objects Record
Images
Metadata
Collection |
World Cultures Collection |
Catalogue Number |
2008.66 |
Date |
19th Century - 20th Century |
Object Name |
Sword |
Other Name |
Nimcha |
Description |
A late nineteenth or early twentieth century Moroccan nimcha dagger-sword with an extremely curved steel blade engraved on both sides with tribal ornamentation and brass mounted wooden hilt. The scabbard is inlaid with brass, white metal wires and red coloured panels. |
Dimensions |
L-61.4 cm |
Place of Origin |
Morocco/Africa |
Material |
Wood/Brass/Steel |