Waelty, Hans F.: Armes anciennes du Maroc. Bijoux de parade. 2023. 190 pages, illustrated in colour. Hardback. 28 x 23cms. Over 200 19th and 20th century pieces from the Hans F. Waelty collection of decorated daggers (kummia, khanjar, sboula, sekkin, shula), fire arms (moukhalas) and swords (nimcha). Discussing the regional differences between southern and northern Moroccan ornamental patterns, the roles of arms and armour in Moroccan society and their ritual and symbolic uses. Text in French.
Over 200 19th and 20th century pieces from the Hans F. Waelty collection of decorated daggers (kummia, khanjar, sboula, sekkin, shula), fire arms (moukhalas) and swords (nimcha). Discussing the regional differences between southern and northern Moroccan ornamental patterns, the roles of arms and armour in Moroccan society and their ritual and symbolic uses. Text in French