19th century, possibly a Kurd or Kazak Circassian Shashka, one handed weapon with a single cutting edge, slight to medium curvature of the blade, no hilt, decorated and hooked pommel, intricate relief carved pattern decorates the blade length, slender cutting blade with no grooves.

36 in.

Estate of Robert & Eva R. Dowd, Southern Pines, NC

Surface wear and scratches; patina and wear to the metal; break to hooked part of pommel reveling the interior metal; overall fair estate condition.