A TUAREG TAKOUBA SWORD
A characteristic example with cruciform hilt covered in leather and conical pommel. The straight, double-edged blade tapering continuously to the rounded tip. In its leather scabbard with brass fittings and intact woven tassels. First half of the 20th century. Blade with areas of pitting, leather rubbed. Overall length 86.4cm./ 34 inches. Condition III
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A characteristic example with cruciform hilt covered in leather and conical pommel. The straight, double-edged blade tapering continuously to the rounded tip. In its leather scabbard with brass fittings and intact woven tassels. First half of the 20th century. Blade with areas of pitting, leather rubbed. Overall length 86.4cm./ 34 inches. Condition III