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 32 inches long and multifullered, made by Wilhelm Clauberg &Cie. of Solingen Germany, and marked with a image of a knight with full armor and a sword. These blades were made by Clauberg in 1875 or so, and were also traded in Africa and the Middle East. The grip is cut and beautifully shaped from a solid dark horn set with steel studs and steel collar. 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. Total length 38 inches. Very good condition. Original age patina on the blade. Bugs bites on the horn .