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African Tuareg Sword / Scabbard,c1890
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African Tuareg Sword / Scabbard,c1890

19th century
Sold 3 March 2025 · Curious Antiques
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Late 19th century African tribal sword,c1890. Clearly hand forged the form is typical of Takouba swords from the Tuareg tribal area, North Africa. There is nice decoration to the handle and hilt and the leather scabbard has very traditional woven decoration with different coloured leather strands. Both are presented in good antique condition and have taken on great colour/patina following years of handling and use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 57cm tall/long x 9.5cm wide x 2cm deep, weight 0.5kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this African Tuareg Sword to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA964570
Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Late 19th century African tribal sword,c1890.
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Clearly hand forged the form is typical of Takouba swords from the Tuareg tribal area, North Africa.
Curious Antiques

There is nice decoration to the handle and hilt and the leather scabbard has very traditional woven decoration with different coloured leather strands. Both are presented in good antique condition and have taken on great colour/patina following years of handling and use. Please refer to the detailed photographs and feel free to contact me if you would like to view the item or have any questions.

Price includes FREE UK delivery, please contact me regarding international shipping.

Size: 57cm tall/long x 9.5cm wide x 2cm deep, weight 0.5kg.

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this African Tuareg Sword to the 19th Century.

Height
57cm (22.44")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA964570
Curious Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2015
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Archive I An antique African Tuareg sword with a cruciform brass hilt and a dark leather scabbard stands vertically against a neutral background. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

African Tuareg Sword / Scabbard,c1890

Archive II An antique African Tuareg sword with a cruciform brass hilt and a dark leather scabbard stands vertically against a neutral background. View II
Archive III An antique African Tuareg sword with a cruciform brass hilt and a dark leather scabbard stands vertically against a neutral background. View III
Archive IV An antique African Tuareg sword with a cruciform brass hilt and a dark leather scabbard stands vertically against a neutral background. View IV
Archive V An antique African Tuareg sword with a cruciform brass hilt and a dark leather scabbard stands vertically against a neutral background. View V
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Curious Antiques
Telephone 07795 237 189
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Curious Antiques
Timeline Antiques Centre
Midland Road
North Walsham
Norfolk
NR28 9JR
United Kingdom
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Verified Since Jun 2015
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An antique African Tuareg sword with a cruciform brass hilt and a dark leather scabbard stands vertically against a neutral background.
African Tuareg Sword / Scabbard,c1890
Ref: SA964570
An antique African Tuareg sword with a cruciform brass hilt and a dark leather scabbard stands vertically against a neutral background.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectSwords & Daggers
  • Period19th century
  • StyleEthnographic
  • MaterialSteel, Brass, Leather
  • ColourBrown and Silver
  • MotifsCruciform hilt, Incised brass detailing, Tooled leather scabbard
  • SizeH 57 cm (22 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

FAQs

Tuareg swords, traditionally known as takobas, are associated with the nomadic pastoralist people of the Sahara Desert, serving historically as both status symbols and weapons of defense.

Authentic pieces typically feature hand-forged iron or steel blades, brass alloy cross-guards and pommels, and tooled leather scabbards often accented with woven leather or hide bindings.

Authentication involves examining the hand-hammered characteristics of the metal, natural wear patterns on the leather, traditional cruciform hilt geometry, and indigenous tooling marks typical of nineteenth-century Saharan craftsmanship.

Mounted securely on a dedicated display stand or wall mount within a study or living area, it serves as an intriguing focal point that complements eclectic or global design schemes.

Maintain the item in a stable environment away from direct sunlight and high humidity, applying microcrystalline wax lightly to metal components and conservative leather conditioner to the scabbard as needed.
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