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Old 13th February 2016, 02:50 AM   #1
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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.
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Old 13th February 2016, 07:00 PM   #2
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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 ?
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Old 13th February 2016, 08:49 PM   #3
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Very nice. Definitely a Koummya. I've not seen one like that before. Good find!
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