Very old but simple takouba

[Iain]

I thought I would add to this thread a couple pictures of the sword alongside other takouba. I don't have the variety of swords I used to but this grouping is mainly from Nigeria and thus gives a few of the regional characteristics or 'neighbors' to the Bornu style.

I wanted to give a good visual comparison for just how large this pommel is and the reason why this sword has such exceptional (by takouba standards) balance.

[Martin Lubojacky]

This is nice collection of the type. Congratulations.
Regards,
Martin

[Ibrahiim al Balooshi]

Originally Posted by Iain

I thought I would add to this thread a couple pictures of the sword alongside other takouba. I don't have the variety of swords I used to but this grouping is mainly from Nigeria and thus gives a few of the regional characteristics or 'neighbors' to the Bornu style.

I wanted to give a good visual comparison for just how large this pommel is and the reason why this sword has such exceptional (by takouba standards) balance.

Salaams Iain, Great swords nicely pictured. I was also impressed with the information at your reference http://blade.japet.com/takouba.htm

Regards Ibrahiim.

[Iain]

Hi Ibrahiim,

Thanks, I've worked hard to build up this collection and sadly had to sell a lot to focus in on a few examples I really liked.

That link is a website made and maintained by one of our members. Very well versed in Tuareg takouba. With any luck he will stop by this thread to comment. But I'm not sure he visits the forums regularly.

Cheers,

Iain