Medals & Coins, Arms & Armour - 1st May 2019
Lot 644
A Tuareg sword (takouba)
Estimate £100 - £150 | Hammer £80
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Description
A Tuareg sword (takouba), double edged blade 30.5 in., shallow fuller and spatulate tip; hilt of characteristic form with broad cross piece covered with hide, composite conical pommel of copper and brass; moulded hide scabbard with aluminium suspension loops; together with another similar sword. [2]