Taureg for Comment

Naga Basuki · 11th March 2005, 12:18 AM

My first Taureg -- 34.25 inches overall length in scabbard.

Taking some pictures for insurance purposes.

Ferguson · 11th March 2005, 12:38 AM

Very nice Takouba sir! I don't know much about the Tuareg swords, but I like them.

Steve

Conogre · 11th March 2005, 02:37 PM

It almost seems that a takouba and a kaskara ought to be in pairs, eh?
My kaskara was literally my first ever ethnographic sword, brought back from Eretrea for me by my son about 11 years ago while in the special forces.
Both swords are somewhat unique in that they are both still worn today in N. Africa and nearby, even though they've been well documented for several hundred years.
There's a beautiful write up on both styles here in the source section of the foum that gives you a LOT of information.
Very nice addition, hopefully the forst of many.
Mike

Yannis · 11th March 2005, 05:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conogre

My kaskara was literally my first ever ethnographic sword, brought back from Eretrea...

This is a coincidence! My first sword was a kaskara too. I bought it in Egypt-Sudan borders about 10 years ago.

Lee · 11th March 2005, 08:12 PM

This appears to be a nice typical takouba, and it is indeed true that you will see swords just like this still being worn everyday in the Sahara, at least I did as recently as 2001. This example appears to have a little age to it. The blade appears to be of local (African) manufacture.

11th March 2005, 12:18 AM	#1
Naga Basuki Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Big old machine shop/foundry/warehouse in Atlanta GA USA Posts: 51	Taureg for Comment My first Taureg -- 34.25 inches overall length in scabbard. Taking some pictures for insurance purposes. Attached Images

11th March 2005, 12:38 AM	#2
Ferguson Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kernersville, NC, USA Posts: 793	Very nice Takouba sir! I don't know much about the Tuareg swords, but I like them. Steve

11th March 2005, 02:37 PM	#3
Conogre Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 371	It almost seems that a takouba and a kaskara ought to be in pairs, eh? My kaskara was literally my first ever ethnographic sword, brought back from Eretrea for me by my son about 11 years ago while in the special forces. Both swords are somewhat unique in that they are both still worn today in N. Africa and nearby, even though they've been well documented for several hundred years. There's a beautiful write up on both styles here in the source section of the foum that gives you a LOT of information. Very nice addition, hopefully the forst of many. Mike

11th March 2005, 08:12 PM	#5
Lee EAAF Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Upstate New York, USA Posts: 888	This appears to be a nice typical takouba, and it is indeed true that you will see swords just like this still being worn everyday in the Sahara, at least I did as recently as 2001. This example appears to have a little age to it. The blade appears to be of local (African) manufacture.