Algerian 19th Century Kabyle Flissa Berber Sword

This traditional North African sword features a long, straight steel blade with a thick spine and geometric brass inlay. The hilt is carved from dark horn in the shape of a stylized animal head. The blade shows age patination. Dating to the nineteenth century, this flissa was used by the Kabyle and Berber tribes of Algeria. It served as a traditional status symbol and combat weapon in regional conflicts. The blade is decorated with hand-engraved geometric designs filled with brass. The sword is offered without a scabbard.