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takouba for comment and origin .. the handle of the sword is not common !!!
. can be influence of Cameroon?? Last edited by fernando; 23rd August 2016 at 02:12 PM. Reason: Wrong picture |
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sorry error for photos
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I think you can edit your previous posting to remove the unwanted photo. Last edited by fernando; 23rd August 2016 at 02:19 PM. |
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Interesting, the pommel bears some resemblance to the discus pommels on Wute/Baboute archer's swords from Central Cameroon. The blade markings suggest Cameroon as place of origin as well.
Iain is the expert on the subject and I am sure he will comment when he sees this thread. Teodor |
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Best one I have ever seen.
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The brass work on the scabbard resembles that found on Taureg daggers......
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Very nice old sword. Perhaps the leather work has been renewed at some point more recently ? (this would be quite a regular thing I guess).
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Oddly enough I've been asked to comment on this sword now three times within a week!
Teodor is of course spot on and these were my thoughts exactly. However, I think this is a piece that was done up in a takouba style later on including the guard and the scabbard. This is not surprising when looking at the takouba style influence in the region since the Fulani Jihad. Frankly I do not think the blade is particularly old, the midrib looks not particularly well formed compared to more sturdy examples I've seen in the past. The pommel however is quite pretty. |
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