20th century takouba (complete)

[Martin Lubojacky]

Hi Iain,
Just a feeling - I would allocate it a little bit more to the west from the North Cameroon (baldric, style of braiding on the handle /?/). You can find very simmilar sword (blade) on this nice web:http: www.africanarms.com. Also, they used very simmilar, localy forged - but new, narrow and thick blade on this Mandingo sword.
Regards,
Martin

[Iain]

Originally Posted by Martin Lubojacky

Hi Iain,
Just a feeling - I would allocate it a little bit more to the west from the North Cameroon (baldric, style of braiding on the handle /?/). You can find very simmilar sword (blade) on this nice web:http: www.africanarms.com. Also, they used very simmilar, localy forged - but new, narrow and thick blade on this Mandingo sword.
Regards,
Martin

Hi Martin,

Thanks for the comments, my idea about region was based on photos like this one: http://farm4.staticflickr.com/3133/2...d85d3200_o.jpg

From Ngaoundéré. I saw similar of course from Nigerian side of the border as well.

Of course africanarms.com is fantastic website and the owner (Wolf) is also a member here.