Takouba Sword - Sahel, Southern Algeria, Mali, Niger, 18th Century
Takouba Sword - Sahel, Southern Algeria, Mali, Niger, 18th century
An interesting 18th-century European blade.
Double-edged blade with three blood grooves.
Four traditional marks depicting anthropomorphic crescent moons.
Traditional “sandwich” blade assembly.
Classic takouba hilt with an olive-shaped pommel.
Steel tang and steel guard covered with chiseled brass plates.
Damage to the pommel on one side.
Sturdy, no play.
Length: 96 cm
Blade length: 83 cm
Weight: 766 g
An interesting 18th-century European blade.
Double-edged blade with three blood grooves.
Four traditional marks depicting anthropomorphic crescent moons.
Traditional “sandwich” blade assembly.
Classic takouba hilt with an olive-shaped pommel.
Steel tang and steel guard covered with chiseled brass plates.
Damage to the pommel on one side.
Sturdy, no play.
Length: 96 cm
Blade length: 83 cm
Weight: 766 g
500 €
Period: 18th century
Style: Orientalism
Condition: Condition of use
Reference (ID): 1788559
Availability: In stock
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