A richly decorated pistol dating from the 18th centurycomposed of silver and red coral, is currently listed at auction in England.
This weapon is considered an element of Algerian heritage and heritage. the barrel, the part that is part of the frame, is made of chiseled banded steel along the entire length. Platinum, mechanical assembly ensuring the percussioncontains carved brass inlays of plant interlacing.
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The gun is said to have been made by Muhammad Amziyan al-Mawhub and would be related to firearms made to be given as diplomatic gifts under the reign of Hammuda ibn Ali, Bey of Tunis (1759-1814).
??? Another jewel is currently up for auction, this time in England.
This is an 18th century pistol decorated with silver and red coral.
This weapon is the work of “Muhammad Amziyan…al-Mawhub” as the description of the lot indicates.
Prix : 3000£
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— Ziri (@Amchedall) May 15, 2023
The starting price of the auction is 3000 £. Some Internet users have called for this piece be exhibited in an Algerian museum.
A Moukahla recovered by the Algerian State after its auction
A Moukahlaan Algerian flintlock rifle dating from 19th centuryhad also been auctioned and then recovered thanks to the efforts of the Algerian Union, a group from the Algerian diaspora committed to heritage preservation.
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Photos of the weapon adorned with a giggleof a how much, a yatagan and a dagger carved on the butt were published on the association’s Twitter account to ask for the support of the Algerian community. The collective succeeded in obtaining the return of the weapon, which led to the suspension of its sale to 6 000 €.
In a few hours, thanks to the strong mobilization of our diaspora, the sumptuous Moukahla of the 19th century is now secure. An intermediary from the Algerian presidency as well as the precious help of the great mosque of Paris made it possible to ensure his return to the country ??.… pic.twitter.com/zA7jZ3kAMm
— Algerian Union ☪︎ (@UnionAlgerienne) May 6, 2023
Finally, with the involvement of the Algerian presidency and the support of the Grand Mosque of Paris, the 19th century Algerian Moukahla was recovered.
