Various African swords for sale

Iain · 15th June 2011, 12:46 PM

Cleaning out the pile of things not on display. Always willing to listen to offers. As always email me at iain.norman@gmail.com and for more pictures. Items ship from Czech Republic with normal parcel post. Had no problems in the past shipping all around Europe and to the US/Canada.

1. Lobi takouba. Massively ceremonial sword. Very large pommel. Note that sheet steel used on the back of the guard has some latin characters, this would indicate probably early 20th century. Guard is loose, but not uncommon on these brass takouba. Impressive piece from an unusual tribal group. Asking for 230 Euro/$330, this was field collected by the previous owner which is why the tribal grouping is pinned down so precisely.

2. Old nimcha blade and guard. I'd planned to restore this one myself but never got around to it. This is an older style than usually seen and probably an 18th century Italian export blade. Looking for 140 Euro/$200.

3. Takouba, nice wide blade. Probably early 20th century all native work. 180/$260 Euro would take it.

4. Very old European bladed takouba in a Tuareg "sandwich" mount. Not the usual trade blade pattern. This is a rare one, but I'm slowly getting out of Tuareg pieces and into other things. 345 Euro/$500.

Iain · 15th June 2011, 12:48 PM

European bladed takouba.

Iain · 15th June 2011, 12:49 PM

More.

Iain · 15th June 2011, 03:36 PM

I should add Paypal is very much ok, as is bank transfer or cheque.

Iain · 18th June 2011, 02:08 PM

4 (the European bladed takouba) is sold!

I have one more I can offer here as well.

5. A rare Manding takouba with excellent and very unique scabbard. Please not the blade does have a flaw (crack) towards the tip. As this one is rather unique I would like to get 185 Euro or $265 USD.

Iain · 13th September 2011, 10:24 AM

The first three swords from the beginning of this thread (lobi takouba, nimcha, wide bladed takouba) and the last (Manding takouba) are still available. I'm willing to consider all reasonable offers.

Iain · 6th October 2011, 11:12 AM

New prices.

1. Lobi sword - 200 Euro/260 USD

2. Nimcha blade and guard - 100 Euro/130 USD

3. Wide blade takouba - 175 Euro/230 USD

4. Rare Manding takouba - 175 Euro /230 USD

Shipping always kept as reasonable as possible. I usually am willing to split Paypal fees. Don't mind taking postal money orders for those in the US or bank transfer for those in Europe.

Iain · 19th October 2011, 09:51 AM

Time to reduce these more I guess.

1. Lobi sword - 175 Euro/230 USD

2. Nimcha blade and guard - 75 Euro/100 USD

3. Wide blade takouba - 155 Euro/215 USD

4. Rare Manding takouba - 155 Euro /215 USD

Iain · 15th November 2011, 11:27 AM

More price drops.

1. Lobi sword - 140 Euro/190 USD

2. Nimcha blade and guard - 50 Euro/70 USD

3. Wide blade takouba - SOLD

4. Rare Manding takouba - 140 Euro /190 USD

Iain · 26th November 2011, 01:53 PM

Nimcha blade is sold.

15th June 2011, 12:46 PM	#1
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	Various African swords for sale Cleaning out the pile of things not on display. Always willing to listen to offers. As always email me at iain.norman@gmail.com and for more pictures. Items ship from Czech Republic with normal parcel post. Had no problems in the past shipping all around Europe and to the US/Canada. 1. Lobi takouba. Massively ceremonial sword. Very large pommel. Note that sheet steel used on the back of the guard has some latin characters, this would indicate probably early 20th century. Guard is loose, but not uncommon on these brass takouba. Impressive piece from an unusual tribal group. Asking for 230 Euro/$330, this was field collected by the previous owner which is why the tribal grouping is pinned down so precisely. 2. Old nimcha blade and guard. I'd planned to restore this one myself but never got around to it. This is an older style than usually seen and probably an 18th century Italian export blade. Looking for 140 Euro/$200. 3. Takouba, nice wide blade. Probably early 20th century all native work. 180/$260 Euro would take it. 4. Very old European bladed takouba in a Tuareg "sandwich" mount. Not the usual trade blade pattern. This is a rare one, but I'm slowly getting out of Tuareg pieces and into other things. 345 Euro/$500. Attached Images

15th June 2011, 12:48 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	European bladed takouba. Attached Images

15th June 2011, 12:49 PM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	More. Attached Images

18th June 2011, 02:08 PM	#5
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	4 (the European bladed takouba) is sold! I have one more I can offer here as well. 5. A rare Manding takouba with excellent and very unique scabbard. Please not the blade does have a flaw (crack) towards the tip. As this one is rather unique I would like to get 185 Euro or $265 USD. Attached Images

15th June 2011, 03:36 PM	#4
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	I should add Paypal is very much ok, as is bank transfer or cheque.

13th September 2011, 10:24 AM	#6
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	The first three swords from the beginning of this thread (lobi takouba, nimcha, wide bladed takouba) and the last (Manding takouba) are still available. I'm willing to consider all reasonable offers.

6th October 2011, 11:12 AM	#7
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	New prices. 1. Lobi sword - 200 Euro/260 USD 2. Nimcha blade and guard - 100 Euro/130 USD 3. Wide blade takouba - 175 Euro/230 USD 4. Rare Manding takouba - 175 Euro /230 USD Shipping always kept as reasonable as possible. I usually am willing to split Paypal fees. Don't mind taking postal money orders for those in the US or bank transfer for those in Europe.

19th October 2011, 09:51 AM	#8
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	Time to reduce these more I guess. 1. Lobi sword - 175 Euro/230 USD 2. Nimcha blade and guard - 75 Euro/100 USD 3. Wide blade takouba - 155 Euro/215 USD 4. Rare Manding takouba - 155 Euro /215 USD

15th November 2011, 11:27 AM	#9
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	More price drops. 1. Lobi sword - 140 Euro/190 USD 2. Nimcha blade and guard - 50 Euro/70 USD 3. Wide blade takouba - SOLD 4. Rare Manding takouba - 140 Euro /190 USD

26th November 2011, 01:53 PM	#10
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	Nimcha blade is sold.