KOUMMYA or not?

Battara · 13th February 2016, 02:50 AM

The style and markings are indeed Tuareg, who do inhabit or move through a section of Morocco, where this style of koummya is usually found.

This one is a little unusual in that it has so much Tuareg features.

Thanks for posting this koummya.

rickystl · 13th February 2016, 07:00 PM

Hi Stu.
That is a really nice looking Koummya. I especially like the detail on the scabbard. The overall craftmanship looks very good. I don't have enough knowledge of the blades to make a more accurate assesment as to it's origin. But it looks like you and Battara have already I.D.'ed this one.

I see what you mean by both cutting edges being a bit shorter than the typical Moroccan style. Is that common with Tuareg style blades ?
Rick.

harrywagner · 13th February 2016, 08:49 PM

Very nice. Definitely a Koummya. I've not seen one like that before. Good find!

13th February 2016, 02:50 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,299	The style and markings are indeed Tuareg, who do inhabit or move through a section of Morocco, where this style of koummya is usually found. This one is a little unusual in that it has so much Tuareg features. Thanks for posting this koummya.

13th February 2016, 07:00 PM	#2
rickystl Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: St. Louis, MO area. Posts: 1,633	Hi Stu. That is a really nice looking Koummya. I especially like the detail on the scabbard. The overall craftmanship looks very good. I don't have enough knowledge of the blades to make a more accurate assesment as to it's origin. But it looks like you and Battara have already I.D.'ed this one. I see what you mean by both cutting edges being a bit shorter than the typical Moroccan style. Is that common with Tuareg style blades ? Rick.

13th February 2016, 08:49 PM	#3
harrywagner Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Posts: 373	Very nice. Definitely a Koummya. I've not seen one like that before. Good find!