This Fine Flyssa is 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 38 inches blade . It is single edge widening to its maximum about 15 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 brass bands. Very good condition. Minor losses to the brass cover of the pommel.