A Nice Taureg Lance "Allagh"

CharlesS · 9th October 2017, 04:53 PM

Here is a nice example of a classical Taureg allagh or long lance. This one measures 84in. overall. At some point in its life, it has been cut in two pieces and reformed with a copper tube covered in leather. This is not too distractive as many of these all steel/iron lances had leather bound hafts, sometimes even leather tassels.

This one is finely decorated with dozens of brass inserts(you can see a few missing) and copper and brass decorations in typical Taureg styles. Note the stylish handguard, and the well-formed, elegant head. You may also see the nearly hidden cut out barbs inches beneath the spear's head.

This is one of the more elegant examples I have seen, and I was lucky to find it. I am assuming it is from the first half of the 20th century.

Comments and additional info are welcomed!

Sajen · 9th October 2017, 06:20 PM

Hello Charles,

can't add any info but let me say that it is a very nice lance, also for me the best one of this sort I've seen until now! Congrats.

Regards,
Detlef

Battara · 10th October 2017, 12:21 AM

W

W!!

I like it.

sakimori · 10th October 2017, 06:39 AM

Most impressive,and pretty handsomely.

Robert · 10th October 2017, 07:37 AM

Beautiful lance. Definitely the nicest of this style that I have ever seen. Congratulations on a great new acquisition to your collection.

Best,
Robert

kronckew · 10th October 2017, 08:15 PM

wow! gorgeous!

9th October 2017, 04:53 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	A Nice Taureg Lance "Allagh" Here is a nice example of a classical Taureg allagh or long lance. This one measures 84in. overall. At some point in its life, it has been cut in two pieces and reformed with a copper tube covered in leather. This is not too distractive as many of these all steel/iron lances had leather bound hafts, sometimes even leather tassels. This one is finely decorated with dozens of brass inserts(you can see a few missing) and copper and brass decorations in typical Taureg styles. Note the stylish handguard, and the well-formed, elegant head. You may also see the nearly hidden cut out barbs inches beneath the spear's head. This is one of the more elegant examples I have seen, and I was lucky to find it. I am assuming it is from the first half of the 20th century. Comments and additional info are welcomed! Attached Images

9th October 2017, 06:20 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 8,761	Hello Charles, can't add any info but let me say that it is a very nice lance, also for me the best one of this sort I've seen until now! Congrats. Regards, Detlef

10th October 2017, 12:21 AM	#3
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,217	W W!! I like it.

10th October 2017, 06:39 AM	#4
sakimori Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 26	Most impressive,and pretty handsomely.

10th October 2017, 07:37 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Beautiful lance. Definitely the nicest of this style that I have ever seen. Congratulations on a great new acquisition to your collection. Best, Robert

10th October 2017, 08:15 PM	#6
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,178	wow! gorgeous!