My Newest Acquisition

Iain · 26th August 2010, 08:23 AM

Hi,

It is Tuareg, but of a form made recently for the tourist trade rather than the traditional takouba or telek (or other arm dagger) forms.

That is not to say it isn't a well made and serviceable item though. The Tuareg still manufacture takouba for their own use, the sword is often still carried and still very much has a role in their culture and way of life. These tourist blades are usually made from the same materials and to the same standards.

The blade is likely sheet steel and of course the traditional and highly decorative Tuareg leatherwork is evident.

My guess would be this piece is from the last twenty or so years.

26th August 2010, 08:23 AM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	Hi, It is Tuareg, but of a form made recently for the tourist trade rather than the traditional takouba or telek (or other arm dagger) forms. That is not to say it isn't a well made and serviceable item though. The Tuareg still manufacture takouba for their own use, the sword is often still carried and still very much has a role in their culture and way of life. These tourist blades are usually made from the same materials and to the same standards. The blade is likely sheet steel and of course the traditional and highly decorative Tuareg leatherwork is evident. My guess would be this piece is from the last twenty or so years.