Older takouba

[Marc M.]

My most recent takouba, older style, Hausa/ nupe as far as I can tell from the many posts on the forum, especially Ian's. Crossguard is brass engraved on one side, with motif often recurring. The other side is steel also engraved. The oval pommel is of the older type. Handle wrapped with leather. No scabbard.
A good steel blade with a good flex, the fullers are forged.
As always, the last 30 cm to the point are sharp. Dukari on each side of the blade, very well executed with a stamp. On one side a dukari is gone probably due to intesive grinding/cleaning.
Estimate age probably of second half 19th century/early 20th century. Very happy with it, I don't seem to come across them very often. Also the first takouba with the classic 3 fullers.
Regards
Marc