Takouba with bound scabbard

Iain · 26th November 2011, 07:25 PM

20th century Tuareg mounts, blade probably older. I have seen modern Tuaregs carrying similarly wrapped scabbards. Not sure of the function intended, except perhaps to save wear and tear on the leather...

Here's one example. http://www2.2space.net/images/upl_ne...1316310603.jpg

Nice enough sword, the leather and cloth looks pretty fresh so probably a tourist bring back since the 60s would be my guess. Also older scabbard rings tend to be round and brass. Can't tell from the photos if yours are brass or aluminium?

26th November 2011, 07:25 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,717	20th century Tuareg mounts, blade probably older. I have seen modern Tuaregs carrying similarly wrapped scabbards. Not sure of the function intended, except perhaps to save wear and tear on the leather... Here's one example. http://www2.2space.net/images/upl_ne...1316310603.jpg Nice enough sword, the leather and cloth looks pretty fresh so probably a tourist bring back since the 60s would be my guess. Also older scabbard rings tend to be round and brass. Can't tell from the photos if yours are brass or aluminium?