Yes, takouba are not unknown in Algeria. The range of Tuareg and other nomadic tribes stretched through these areas as well.
The globular pommels are indicative of early pieces (although other variations are documented from turn of the century at least).
The other two Algerian pieces you linked were posted first on one of the older incarnations of this forum if I remember correctly. With established dating of 1830 I consider them very important examples.
I am still quite interested to see more details of the takouba you posted when you have a chance to make additional photos.
All the best,
Iain
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