A Gusbi from Hadramaut, an arid coastal area in the south of Yemen along the Arabian see. The Gusbi is characterized by the considerably up-curving scabbard tip, with the chape (scabbard tip) sometimes higher than the pommel. Here is such a classical example of a Gusbi. 8 1/2 inches curved blade of good quality steel. I shaped horn grip with white metal mounts rosettes and brass nails. The wood scabbard is covered with leather and mounted with white metal locket and chape set with red colored glass pieces. Very good condition. Second half of the 20C.