Takouba scabbard for ID

Iain · 20th March 2013, 11:38 AM

Hi Martin,

Many thanks for commenting. I am still hoping others will as well even if the topic is a little "obscure".

About the Nupe possibility - I see what you mean. There is similarity in the line designs. I just thought Nupe were using more typical Hausa/Sahel style takouba scabbards.

Like on this link: http://collection-online.moa.ubc.ca/...yearend=&row=5

Or in the image I am attaching - also showing sword with Nupe attribution.

I will keep searching - there must be some other example.

But it could be Nupe, typically we only see work from Bida I think and of course there were other Nupe cities.

20th March 2013, 11:38 AM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Hi Martin, Many thanks for commenting. I am still hoping others will as well even if the topic is a little "obscure". About the Nupe possibility - I see what you mean. There is similarity in the line designs. I just thought Nupe were using more typical Hausa/Sahel style takouba scabbards. Like on this link: http://collection-online.moa.ubc.ca/...yearend=&row=5 Or in the image I am attaching - also showing sword with Nupe attribution. I will keep searching - there must be some other example. But it could be Nupe, typically we only see work from Bida I think and of course there were other Nupe cities. Attached Images