Identifying my Takuoba

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Well I would like to start off by wishing all members a very good day ! I have to admit this is my very first experience with forums and as such am very excited about being here.

I recently found after many years a Takouba which was given to me by a Touareg guard whilst I was working in Niamey in the early 9O's.

I believe it was one of his personal swords and was offered to me as a sign of friendship. I found this item again in storage and well was very interested in finding out a little more about it if at all possible.

So as a result I decided to join and see if there was anyone out there who might be able to help me determine a little more about its possible origins maybe age or in fact anything else at all I might be able to find out about it !

I have taken a few quick pictures and have posted them for anyone to try and assist me in my endeavor.

Will be extremely grateful for any input what so ever, regards Greg