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Hello
Following my new interest in sword collecting and passion for their history, I've encountered this particular blade identified as a Touareg sabre. It is curved and not a takouba, so what is it? I've seen another similar blade but with a very thick jambiya hilt uncharacteristic of touareg/morrocan/algerian swords. Any ideas on its name and origin? Thanks Manolo Last edited by Manolo; 15th July 2005 at 05:37 PM. |
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I doubt it is touareg at all. I'm afraid it is very new and made for the tourist market.
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Agreed, it most certainly looks kich, but I'm wondering whether it has any historical precedence. The crescent decorations on the blade would indicate a muslim/northern african model.
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I have several of these that were brought back from Ghana and Cote D'ivoire. They are new and sold inexpensively to the tourist trade.
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That solves that question then, thanks.
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Hi Manolo,
Although it has been agreed that your example is a tourist trade item, I am very impressed that you are seeking information on what particular weapon or culture would have influenced its style and decoration. This is what the study of ethnographic edged weapons is all about and I just wanted to reinforce that since you are just beginning the obsession ![]() Tourist items however offer great difficulty in such sincere study as they are typically composites of various weapon types not necessarily connected and often reach nearly fantasy level, intended for dramatic effect. Nicely placed question! Best regards, Jim |
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