Takouba question

Jim McDougall · 11th June 2025, 06:23 PM

Totally agree with Marc, middle of 20th century, and the leather work is from Saharan west Africa as noted. This seems a unique form of decoration especially on the guard, the woven leather styling, most unusual IMO.

Sajen · 11th June 2025, 07:20 PM

Thank you Marc and Jim,

The unusual crossguard construction was the reason why I bought it!

Regards,
Detlef

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11th June 2025, 06:23 PM	#1
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,668	Totally agree with Marc, middle of 20th century, and the leather work is from Saharan west Africa as noted. This seems a unique form of decoration especially on the guard, the woven leather styling, most unusual IMO.

11th June 2025, 07:20 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,415	Thank you Marc and Jim, The unusual crossguard construction was the reason why I bought it! Regards, Detlef