Mandingo (?) Takouba for Comment

TVV · 8th May 2017, 12:59 AM

I picked this takouba up as I thought it was interesting. Looking at the takouba.org catalogue, it is somewhat similar to #49. The guard is wrapped in leather with metal plates on both sides. I am guessing this was Mandingo made or influenced based on the style of the grip and the pommel with the protruding spike.

The takouba itself is also relatively small - only 32 inches long overall with a 26 inch blade and a weight outside the scabbard of 1.174 lbs. (532 grams). The picture next to one of my larger takoubas shows the difference.

The blade looks like a natively made one imitating the European imports with three fullers, but it is unmarked - no dukari. It ends with a carp's tongue tip.

Teodor

8th May 2017, 12:59 AM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,625	Mandingo (?) Takouba for Comment I picked this takouba up as I thought it was interesting. Looking at the takouba.org catalogue, it is somewhat similar to #49. The guard is wrapped in leather with metal plates on both sides. I am guessing this was Mandingo made or influenced based on the style of the grip and the pommel with the protruding spike. The takouba itself is also relatively small - only 32 inches long overall with a 26 inch blade and a weight outside the scabbard of 1.174 lbs. (532 grams). The picture next to one of my larger takoubas shows the difference. The blade looks like a natively made one imitating the European imports with three fullers, but it is unmarked - no dukari. It ends with a carp's tongue tip. Teodor Attached Images