Sword (Kaskara)
Object type: Sword (Kaskara)
Department: Arms and Armor
Culture: Sudanese, blade possibly European
Date: late 19th century
Medium: Steel, wood, leather
Dimensions: L. 40 13/16 in. (103.7 cm); L. of blade 35 7/8 in. (91 cm); W. 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 4.5 oz. (1034.8 g)
Classification: Swords
Credit line: Rogers Fund, 1977
Accession year: 1977