The Takouba Sword.

Peter Hudson · 8th May 2024, 08:52 PM

Hello Jim, Indeed ... I am looking through the vast references on one of the Wike sites at web... It is massive...
There are many references that are important for readers to consider Here is one that to me seemed to be on the right lines... https://africa.si.edu/exhibits/tuareg/who.html

Peter Hudson · 8th May 2024, 10:01 PM

Here is a selection of reference pictures to view and relate to...

Peter Hudson · 8th May 2024, 10:05 PM

Pictures continue...The shaped chape and tip on many weapons suggest the rounded structure and I have read that the weapon wasn't used in stabbing but was a slashing blade ...plus that the name of the tip was in the language of the Tuareg and means Tongue... I would almost be ready to say flat spatulate tip...however tongue describes it very well..
I note also that in the 8 strikes of the Takouba there is no stabbing or point thrust... rather the weapon uses slashing attacks to head, upper body and legs......anyway... no stabbing strikes. The Takouba was also used in conjunction with a spear and it is that weapon or a dagger that provided the ability to stab the opponent . I also note the use of a shield on occasions and even a stick..

Peter Hudson · 8th May 2024, 10:26 PM

More Artwork to ponder...Purely by accident this item appears to have rounded tips on the scabbard on the end of what seems to be a dagger arrangement. Yet the blades are pointed? ..and I have no idea what its function is... Perhaps some sort of knife/dagger used in wedding feasts ...I have no idea... Has anyone any idea?

Peter Hudson · 9th May 2024, 01:38 AM

I note certain sword style equal or similar to Takouba

Peter Hudson · 9th May 2024, 02:14 AM

Here I would emphasise the idiosyncracy of the Tuareg language system and thus I direct those interested to the website which quite neatly describes in so many words the dilema that the Tuareg language exists in. Please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tifinagh

Peter Hudson.

Peter Hudson · 9th May 2024, 02:23 AM

It is said that the shape has some defensive reason... which I cannot quite see except it contains the Agadez cross form at the front. Did it offer some added protection in a sword fight whilst on the camel? Or was this tied in with superstition linked to the special cross. I have no idea...anyone??

8th May 2024, 08:52 PM	#1
Peter Hudson Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 315	The Tuareg. Hello Jim, Indeed ... I am looking through the vast references on one of the Wike sites at web... It is massive... There are many references that are important for readers to consider Here is one that to me seemed to be on the right lines... https://africa.si.edu/exhibits/tuareg/who.html

8th May 2024, 10:01 PM	#2
Peter Hudson Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 315	Takouba Pictures. Here is a selection of reference pictures to view and relate to... Attached Images

8th May 2024, 10:05 PM	#3
Peter Hudson Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 315	Various Takouba etc Pictures continue...The shaped chape and tip on many weapons suggest the rounded structure and I have read that the weapon wasn't used in stabbing but was a slashing blade ...plus that the name of the tip was in the language of the Tuareg and means Tongue... I would almost be ready to say flat spatulate tip...however tongue describes it very well.. I note also that in the 8 strikes of the Takouba there is no stabbing or point thrust... rather the weapon uses slashing attacks to head, upper body and legs......anyway... no stabbing strikes. The Takouba was also used in conjunction with a spear and it is that weapon or a dagger that provided the ability to stab the opponent . I also note the use of a shield on occasions and even a stick.. Attached Images Last edited by Peter Hudson; 8th May 2024 at 10:20 PM.

8th May 2024, 10:26 PM	#4
Peter Hudson Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 315	The Takouba More Artwork to ponder...Purely by accident this item appears to have rounded tips on the scabbard on the end of what seems to be a dagger arrangement. Yet the blades are pointed? ..and I have no idea what its function is... Perhaps some sort of knife/dagger used in wedding feasts ...I have no idea... Has anyone any idea? Attached Images Last edited by Peter Hudson; 9th May 2024 at 01:17 AM.

9th May 2024, 01:38 AM	#5
Peter Hudson Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 315	I note certain sword style equal or similar to Takouba Attached Images

9th May 2024, 02:14 AM	#6
Peter Hudson Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 315	Tuareg;The Language. Here I would emphasise the idiosyncracy of the Tuareg language system and thus I direct those interested to the website which quite neatly describes in so many words the dilema that the Tuareg language exists in. Please see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tifinagh Peter Hudson.

9th May 2024, 02:23 AM	#7
Peter Hudson Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 315	The Camel Saddle; Tuareg. It is said that the shape has some defensive reason... which I cannot quite see except it contains the Agadez cross form at the front. Did it offer some added protection in a sword fight whilst on the camel? Or was this tied in with superstition linked to the special cross. I have no idea...anyone?? Attached Images Last edited by Peter Hudson; 9th May 2024 at 02:36 AM.