Maasai, Kenya, Tanzania: A typical sword of the Maasai, with sheath and belt.
A shortsword of the Maasai, called ‘seme’. The double-edged iron blade characteristically widens towards the tip. The narrow hilt is covered in fluted, embossed, light-coloured leather. The sheath consists of red-coloured, embossed and sewn leather. The sheath is trimmed with light-coloured leather below, probably an old original repair of earlier age-related damage. Along with a narrow, original leather belt. A visibly old piece with good usage patina. First half of the 20th century; L: 55 cm. (ME)
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
05.11.2014 - 13:00
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EUR 600,- a EUR 800,-
Maasai, Kenya, Tanzania: A typical sword of the Maasai, with sheath and belt.
A shortsword of the Maasai, called ‘seme’. The double-edged iron blade characteristically widens towards the tip. The narrow hilt is covered in fluted, embossed, light-coloured leather. The sheath consists of red-coloured, embossed and sewn leather. The sheath is trimmed with light-coloured leather below, probably an old original repair of earlier age-related damage. Along with a narrow, original leather belt. A visibly old piece with good usage patina. First half of the 20th century; L: 55 cm. (ME)
Esperto: Prof. Erwin Melchardt
Prof. Erwin Melchardt
+43-1-515 60-465
erwin.melchardt@dorotheum.at
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| Asta: | Tribal Art |
| Tipo d'asta: | Asta in sala |
| Data: | 05.11.2014 - 13:00 |
| Luogo dell'asta: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Esposizione: | 31.10. - 05.11.2014 |