Odd takouba like sabre
This is an interesting one I acquired recently. The blade is a real puzzle. It's a slim sabre with good quality steel, an oddly decorated forte and a substantial hilt.
I don't recognize the decorative motif really, although it seems perhaps more into Chad and the eastern Sudan?
The hilt is definitely takouba-like with a boxy guard covered in leather, a large metal iron pommel (also leather covered) and a grip with what looks like croc belly skin.
I've included a pic next to a standard sized takouba to show the slim profile off better.
All comments appreciated - I'm a little puzzled about the blade origins for the moment.
Dimensions:
Overall: 103cm
Blade: 87.5cm
Blade width at base: 2.6cm
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