North Cameroon sword

[Iain]

Originally Posted by colin henshaw

Good looking sword Iain, seems there are various sub-styles and crossovers...

Wonder why the holes in the blade - for brass or copper studs ?

Regards.

Thanks Colin, yes judging by Martin's example which does have brass plugs, I assume mine would have had the same.

I'm still curious if these swords developed in form from takouba and kaskara or existed separately. Certainly takouba are prevalent in Cameroon in areas where the Fulani invaded or had influence.