Interesting takouba

[Marc M.]

Ok, again I hope not to bore you guys, but I think I bought an interesting takouba. In the search for info for the purchase, I came across a post from 2012 by Mauro who posted a takouba with a great blade from the 17th/ 18th century and a local interpretation of a rain guard, something not yet or rarely seen on a takouba. The second detail about this takouba is that the handle is wrapped with brass wire. Ian Norman once had a takouba like this with a handle wrapped with brass wire and said that was the only one he ever came across. Since I use the forum a lot in my research work I remembered seeing these details here but have not seen both details on one takouba.
The blade is steel, good flex but y doubt it is European. The fullers are not as tightly forged, the dukaris are very simple and probably local made. Would like your thoughts on this takouba. Maybe Ian will pick up on this post and share his thoughts.
Best regards
Marc