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Originally Posted by Yvain
I was trying to get this amazing Haussa takouba in a recent auction, but sadly the bids went too high for my young museum worker wallet 
Well, I still have the pictures to console myself, and I thought I could share them with you, now that the auction is over.
It was described as a "touareg saber [sic]" in the auction, but I think we will agree that it is actually a very nice XIXth (second part ?) century Haussa takouba. I think the blade was locally made and exhibit some really interesting forging flaws/delamination, that could suggest forge welded edges (I don't really know how to say that in English, hope it's understandable ...). |
Hello Yvain,
Where are our takouba experts?
What make it Haussa? The pommel style? I ask because I want to learn.
I think what you mean is inserted edge but I am not sure, it's only a sign of welding what I see in the pictures.
Regards,
Detlef