Code: AN7, AN8
The jimbaya (jinbaya) measures 12 1/4 inch long. It has a brass handle and a brass scabbard. The sword, a curved nimcha-derivative meant for mainly for ceremonial purposes, measures 24 inches long. It has a wood hilt large enough for two hands, with brass inlays and the scabard is wood with brass inlays. The blade, thick and with a distal taper is very sharp and is engraved with a fancy design similar to that found on a flyssa.
Jimbaya from Morocco, late 19th C.
The man, a European, is pictured wearing these weapons (c. late 19th century).
European man dressed as "desert wallah" with these two weapons
The term "Desert wallah" was sometimes used by westerners living in the area to refer to wealthy visitors who would visit for a short time so they could have an "adventure" and stories to tell back in the salons at home.