Old Nigerian ?? Takouba

[Marc M.]

Originally Posted by Marius66

Thank you for your message,
I will post pictures of the blade 🤞, first find the thin steel ruler.
For the hilt has someone a ''magical trick'' for remove oxydation without sanding...
Here it is almost black , 19th century item ?
and I wonder if baking soda and a toothbrush can solve the problem...

One way to remove the blade from the sheath, is to take a soft wooden slatand a small hamer.Gently tap the slatover the entire sheath on all sides.
To clean the brass use a soft brass brush and fine steel wool and/or a brass polish.

Best Regards

Marc