A good 'Takouba' sword from the Sub-Saharan region of North Africa. Finely decorated leather scabbard and hanging straps in the traditional manner, the chape mounted with brass and decorated zinc and applied with green dyed leather panels, the hanging straps similarly decorated with green and black leather, the rings of solid beaten copper. The steel blade native made and with fullering and two edged narrowing to a point. The hilt covered with leather and with a simple crosspiece, the pommel with a layered tiered finial of copper and brass. A very fine example of this type of sword traditionally used by the Tuareg people. Dating to the early-mid 20th century. 38 inches overall.

$395

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