Takouba, what are the chances.

kino · 16th December 2008, 12:38 AM

I recently sold a Takouba, the person I acquired it from told me a Peace Corps worker collected it from a trip to Nigeria 30 yrs ago. I didn't pay much heed to the story, it seemed like the sword was made around 5 yrs ago. . A few days later another Takouba came my way. This second one is well made to my eyes, although I know nothing about these swords. The previous owner of the second one told me that his sister brought it back from Niger. The fittings look newer than the blade. Any ideas on the age of the blade?

First photo is the sword that I sold.

16th December 2008, 12:38 AM	#1
kino Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,007	Takouba, what are the chances. I recently sold a Takouba, the person I acquired it from told me a Peace Corps worker collected it from a trip to Nigeria 30 yrs ago. I didn't pay much heed to the story, it seemed like the sword was made around 5 yrs ago. . A few days later another Takouba came my way. This second one is well made to my eyes, although I know nothing about these swords. The previous owner of the second one told me that his sister brought it back from Niger. The fittings look newer than the blade. Any ideas on the age of the blade? First photo is the sword that I sold. Attached Images Last edited by kino; 16th December 2008 at 01:02 AM.