Takouba Sword - Sahel, Southern Algeria, Mali, Niger, 17th-19th Century
Takouba sword - Sahel, Sud De l'Algérie, Mali, Niger, 17th-19th century
Interesting 17th-century European blade, reworked locally.
The tip has been shortened and rounded. The counter-edge has been lengthened to half the blade.
Presence of European workshop markings (three-dot pyramids).
Also, an Arab hallmark, probably that of the workshop that reworked the blade.
Classical takoubas frame with olive pommel.
Very likely to be reassembled in the 19th century.
Oxidized steel. Handle missing. Solid set, no play.
Length 83cm
Blade length 69cm
Weight 777gr
Interesting 17th-century European blade, reworked locally.
The tip has been shortened and rounded. The counter-edge has been lengthened to half the blade.
Presence of European workshop markings (three-dot pyramids).
Also, an Arab hallmark, probably that of the workshop that reworked the blade.
Classical takoubas frame with olive pommel.
Very likely to be reassembled in the 19th century.
Oxidized steel. Handle missing. Solid set, no play.
Length 83cm
Blade length 69cm
Weight 777gr
820 €
Period: 17th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Condition of use
Reference (ID): 1772544
Availability: In stock
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