Just a nice little brass hilt takouba

Iain · 20th April 2013, 12:10 PM

I know I do post a lot of these. But this is a pleasant example I thought a few folks might like to see.

All native assembly, the blade is decent enough with a bit of distal taper, no marks of any kind, alright flex and quite sharp. Shows signs of being used a bit over the years.

The hilt is nicely worked brass with the pommel darkened with some sort of wash to a copper tone, but definitely brass underneath.

Likely a Hausa/Nupe piece.

I have photos of the scabbard/fittings as well if anyone wants to see those elements, but they are the usual type seen with these.

All the best,

Iain

20th April 2013, 12:10 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	Just a nice little brass hilt takouba I know I do post a lot of these. But this is a pleasant example I thought a few folks might like to see. All native assembly, the blade is decent enough with a bit of distal taper, no marks of any kind, alright flex and quite sharp. Shows signs of being used a bit over the years. The hilt is nicely worked brass with the pommel darkened with some sort of wash to a copper tone, but definitely brass underneath. Likely a Hausa/Nupe piece. I have photos of the scabbard/fittings as well if anyone wants to see those elements, but they are the usual type seen with these. All the best, Iain Attached Images