Interesting Takouba

Jim McDougall · 18th July 2010, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by stephen wood

...yes, a foreign blade locally hilted.

This photo appears to show a "Southern" type Takouba but is not from the region one might expect and the two "Southern" types discussed here Etude de 2 Takouba are old and are also from Algeria.

Thank you for linking the excellent work of Louis-Pierre Cavaille!!!
He really did some outstanding research and well presented.

Iain · 21st July 2010, 08:32 AM

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

Iain · 7th September 2010, 10:45 AM

I wanted to revive this thread to ask Stephen if you received this sword? I'd still be interested to see better photos especially of any blade markings...

Best,

Iain

stephen wood · 8th September 2010, 01:17 PM

...it should arrive soon Iain - when it does I'll post more pictures.

21st July 2010, 08:32 AM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	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

7th September 2010, 10:45 AM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	I wanted to revive this thread to ask Stephen if you received this sword? I'd still be interested to see better photos especially of any blade markings... Best, Iain

8th September 2010, 01:17 PM	#4
stephen wood Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 227	...it should arrive soon Iain - when it does I'll post more pictures.