Takouba supposedly from the 30's

Martin Lubojacky · 30th October 2014, 08:56 PM

I think the question of pommel - if it is made of solid material or stacked discs, is more regional matter than the matter of the age (solid pommel - southern Sahel region, like North Nigeria, Cameroon, discs - desert). But this seems so be desert/Touareg like, but solid at the same time - I mean quick method of production, simplification, newer item. Maybe I am oversimplifying and wrong. I would personaly be interested in Iain´s opinion.
Regards,
Martin

30th October 2014, 08:56 PM	#9
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 845	I think the question of pommel - if it is made of solid material or stacked discs, is more regional matter than the matter of the age (solid pommel - southern Sahel region, like North Nigeria, Cameroon, discs - desert). But this seems so be desert/Touareg like, but solid at the same time - I mean quick method of production, simplification, newer item. Maybe I am oversimplifying and wrong. I would personaly be interested in Iain´s opinion. Regards, Martin