Haussa (?) takouba

Yvain · Yesterday, 05:50 PM

Hi all,

Wanted to show my latest takouba, I think from the Haussa ethnic group. Simple, locally made, blade, but a very nice brass hilt.

(Last picture is before cleaning).

TVV · Yesterday, 06:59 PM

I agree with everything you posted on attribution. Nice takouba!

Araña_del_Sol · Today, 02:06 AM

Congrats! Very nice sword. I second TVV's affirmation.

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Marc M. · Today, 09:00 AM

Hi Yvain, nice takouba, haussa also seems correct to me. The pommel is of the older type, probably late 19th early 20th century. Blade is local but seems to be of a good quality. Similar takouba's I posted a while ago. Good find.
Regards
Marc

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Yvain Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: France Posts: 179	Haussa (?) takouba Hi all, Wanted to show my latest takouba, I think from the Haussa ethnic group. Simple, locally made, blade, but a very nice brass hilt. (Last picture is before cleaning). Attached Images

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Yesterday, 06:59 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,647	I agree with everything you posted on attribution. Nice takouba!

Today, 02:06 AM	#3
Araña_del_Sol Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 52	Congrats! Very nice sword. I second TVV's affirmation. - ADS

Today, 09:00 AM	#4
Marc M. Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Belgium Posts: 201	Hi Yvain, nice takouba, haussa also seems correct to me. The pommel is of the older type, probably late 19th early 20th century. Blade is local but seems to be of a good quality. Similar takouba's I posted a while ago. Good find. Regards Marc