Tebu Sword

TVV · 19th November 2016, 08:04 PM

Here is a Tebu (or Northern Cameroon) sword for comment. It is 33.5 inches long with the hilt, with a 28 inches blade. The blade is of rhomboid cross section and quite heavy: the sword without scabbard weights 989 grams. I suspect the scabbard is a later replacement.

Where would you place this sword, chronologically and geographically?

Teodor

Tim Simmons · 19th November 2016, 08:17 PM

Nice, early 20th century, good antique now. I would have loved to have a piece like this when I was interested in Africa.

Battara · 19th November 2016, 08:21 PM

I like the blade engravings.

Martin Lubojacky · 20th November 2016, 01:45 PM

This is nice piece. I would say Chad (but I think this "Tebu style" is more spread than we think ...)

Sajen · 20th November 2016, 01:52 PM

Very nice sword indeed!

mariusgmioc · 20th November 2016, 02:00 PM

Fantastic blade! Locally hand forged and 100% authentic.

To me the scabbard seems to be the original too.

As to your specific inquiry... sorry but I am not knowledgeable enough to be of any help.

19th November 2016, 08:04 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,659	Tebu Sword Here is a Tebu (or Northern Cameroon) sword for comment. It is 33.5 inches long with the hilt, with a 28 inches blade. The blade is of rhomboid cross section and quite heavy: the sword without scabbard weights 989 grams. I suspect the scabbard is a later replacement. Where would you place this sword, chronologically and geographically? Teodor Attached Images

19th November 2016, 08:17 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,824	Nice, early 20th century, good antique now. I would have loved to have a piece like this when I was interested in Africa.

19th November 2016, 08:21 PM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,257	I like the blade engravings.

20th November 2016, 01:45 PM	#4
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 841	This is nice piece. I would say Chad (but I think this "Tebu style" is more spread than we think ...)

20th November 2016, 01:52 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,125	Very nice sword indeed!

20th November 2016, 02:00 PM	#6
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	Fantastic blade! Locally hand forged and 100% authentic. To me the scabbard seems to be the original too. As to your specific inquiry... sorry but I am not knowledgeable enough to be of any help.