Takouba Sword With Its Attachment Cord - Southern Algeria, Mali, Niger, 19th Century

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Object description :

"Takouba Sword With Its Attachment Cord - Southern Algeria, Mali, Niger, 19th Century "

Takouba sword with its rare attachment cord - Southern Algeria, Mali, Niger, 19th century. A rare thing, the scabbard has retained its long attachment cord (heavily worn). Leather-covered steel handle and guard (slight damage). Locally forged blade with traditional markings of stylized crescent moons. Well-made blade for a local blade, supple and well-tempered. Leather scabbard and chiseled and openwork copper alloy elements. One of the leather suspension straps is missing. Total length 97.5cm Length without scabbard 96cm Blade length 81.5cm Weight 884gr Weight without scabbard 530gr

Price: 400 €