Short Takouba with Spike Hilt and Random Musings on Origin

[Kubur]

Originally Posted by TVV

I do not think these shorter takoubas were meant as scaled down versions for children - there are multiple examples signifying a pattern. My latest example has a blade of diamond cross section, which is unusual for takoubas, but similar to some of the blades found on Tebu or Champa swords. Perhaps these were meant for warriors who fought on foot, such as archers for example, and who did not need a massive sword with decent reach, but were rather looking for a side arm to use in close quarters. The leatherwork is similar to other pieces from the border area between what is nowadays Cameroon and Nigeria.

Conclusion: these shorter are most likely from Ademawa or the Mandara Mountains, where they may have been used as sidearms for foot soldiers who probably fought for and against some of the Muslim Empires trying to expand in the area.

Teodor

Thank you Teodor
As always I can't agree more.
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=baby+tabouka
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...iopian+kaskara
The same is true for the short kaskara...

Best,
Kubur