My Newest Acquisition

Emanuel · 26th August 2010, 02:25 PM

Hello, this is indeed a new creation for the tourist markets.
Actually my first or second post on this forum five years ago concerned an almost identical piece: http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=983
The leather work is probably the nicest thing about these.

Emanuel

Half Moon · 26th August 2010, 11:39 PM

Thanks ispn and Emanuel.

The seller didn't overrate the sword I'm glad to say. He also believed it was a touristTuareg. Glad to know I bought it from someone who wasn't looking for a mark.

My interests generally lean towards Sudan and the NWF but the leatherwork on this item certainly attracted me. Since it was exactly as advertised I'm glad I picked it up.

I popped over and saw your version Emanuel, It's a looker.

Iain · 27th August 2010, 08:51 AM

Well as you got exactly what was advertised I'd also be enjoying the piece without regrets. It's an aesthetically pleasing item for sure.

One of the more fascinating aspects for me with African and ethnographic arms in general, is the evolution we can witness of the designs right into modern day items. For this reason I still occasionally, knowingly buy newer takouba because I feel it's important to include the entire timeline of the type in my collection.

While tourist items are often shrugged off by collectors it's also important to remember that the manufacture of these items helps to keep traditional crafts alive, such as the leatherwork on your knife.

Best regards,

Iain

26th August 2010, 02:25 PM	#1
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Hello, this is indeed a new creation for the tourist markets. Actually my first or second post on this forum five years ago concerned an almost identical piece: http://vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=983 The leather work is probably the nicest thing about these. Emanuel

26th August 2010, 11:39 PM	#2
Half Moon Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Arizona Posts: 6	Thanks ispn and Emanuel. The seller didn't overrate the sword I'm glad to say. He also believed it was a touristTuareg. Glad to know I bought it from someone who wasn't looking for a mark. My interests generally lean towards Sudan and the NWF but the leatherwork on this item certainly attracted me. Since it was exactly as advertised I'm glad I picked it up. I popped over and saw your version Emanuel, It's a looker.

27th August 2010, 08:51 AM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	Well as you got exactly what was advertised I'd also be enjoying the piece without regrets. It's an aesthetically pleasing item for sure. One of the more fascinating aspects for me with African and ethnographic arms in general, is the evolution we can witness of the designs right into modern day items. For this reason I still occasionally, knowingly buy newer takouba because I feel it's important to include the entire timeline of the type in my collection. While tourist items are often shrugged off by collectors it's also important to remember that the manufacture of these items helps to keep traditional crafts alive, such as the leatherwork on your knife. Best regards, Iain