Takouba for comment

Bob A · 13th January 2019, 03:18 AM

I was surprised to see this on a table at the MACA meeting last night; there are not many edged weapons brought in for show-and-tell. I managed to snap a few pictures, but wasn't able to capture the blade in its entirety.

The owner only knew that it was from Algeria. Any info that I can supply him with would be appreciated. The fancy dangly bits I found intriguing.

Pictures are worse than I suspected, alas.

Battara · 13th January 2019, 09:11 PM

The style looks Tuareg to me.

Bob A · 13th January 2019, 10:16 PM

I too thought "Tuareg".

What took my eye was the rectangular container on the scabbard with all the stuff inside it, and dangling below. I have no idea of whether it's some sort of traditional thing, or old tourist bling, or ?

I have no exposure to these swords, and I don't recall pictures of this sort of adornment.

13th January 2019, 03:18 AM	#1
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 429	Takouba for comment I was surprised to see this on a table at the MACA meeting last night; there are not many edged weapons brought in for show-and-tell. I managed to snap a few pictures, but wasn't able to capture the blade in its entirety. The owner only knew that it was from Algeria. Any info that I can supply him with would be appreciated. The fancy dangly bits I found intriguing. Pictures are worse than I suspected, alas. Attached Images

13th January 2019, 09:11 PM	#2
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,229	The style looks Tuareg to me.

13th January 2019, 10:16 PM	#3
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 429	I too thought "Tuareg". What took my eye was the rectangular container on the scabbard with all the stuff inside it, and dangling below. I have no idea of whether it's some sort of traditional thing, or old tourist bling, or ? I have no exposure to these swords, and I don't recall pictures of this sort of adornment.