ID on Sahel leather pattern

colin henshaw · 6th April 2014, 12:20 PM

Hi Iain

When looking at such leather scabbards in the past, I came to the conclusion that... many of the impressed patterns at least, were made using bookbinders' tools. Whether European or North African bookbinders, I can't say...

Regards.

Iain · 7th April 2014, 01:56 PM

Thanks Colin, an interesting suggestion!

I've privately been told Ethiopia is likely for this particular scabbard. Attached is the sword it came with, although it seems an odd marriage...

Martin Lubojacky · 7th April 2014, 02:17 PM

It´s strange in connection with Takouba, but the pattern was really used in Ethiopia
Regards,
Martin

Iain · 7th April 2014, 02:54 PM

Hi Martin,

Thanks for the confirmation. It is indeed strange! I'm always amazed how many variants and odd combinations there seem to be.

7th April 2014, 01:56 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Thanks Colin, an interesting suggestion! I've privately been told Ethiopia is likely for this particular scabbard. Attached is the sword it came with, although it seems an odd marriage... Attached Images

6th April 2014, 12:20 PM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi Iain When looking at such leather scabbards in the past, I came to the conclusion that... many of the impressed patterns at least, were made using bookbinders' tools. Whether European or North African bookbinders, I can't say... Regards.

7th April 2014, 02:17 PM	#3
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 843	It´s strange in connection with Takouba, but the pattern was really used in Ethiopia Regards, Martin

7th April 2014, 02:54 PM	#4
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,708	Hi Martin, Thanks for the confirmation. It is indeed strange! I'm always amazed how many variants and odd combinations there seem to be.