TAKOUBA HILT DECORATION

thinreadline · 7th December 2010, 11:33 AM

Anyone seen this style of decoration on a takouba , I am used to more geometric designs. Appreciate any comments.

Iain · 7th December 2010, 04:34 PM

Yes, I have one, I believe it is characteristic of Hausa examples. Nice sword! Any markings on the blade?

If you ever want to get ride of this let me know.

7th December 2010, 11:33 AM	#1
thinreadline Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Wirral Posts: 1,204	TAKOUBA HILT DECORATION Anyone seen this style of decoration on a takouba , I am used to more geometric designs. Appreciate any comments. Attached Images

7th December 2010, 04:34 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,680	Yes, I have one, I believe it is characteristic of Hausa examples. Nice sword! Any markings on the blade? If you ever want to get ride of this let me know.