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Metal sword (European) with leather sheath (Algerian)
Object Number 975-32-50/11868
Display Title Metal sword (European) with leather sheath (Algerian)
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Takuba
Object Description Sword ("takuba") with four small engraved designs (two flower type designs) and short engraved lines on blade, engraved metal handle. Leather sheath with design, metal trim and tip, engraved.
Inventory Description Sword, cutout/engraved metalwork handle and accents, stamped leather scabbard
Classification
  • Sword
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Europe
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara region
Materials Metal, Leather, Fabric, Copper alloy, Steel
Dimensions Overall: 106.3 x 10.1 x 4.8 cm (41 7/8 x 4 x 1 7/8 in.) Distance (Total Length): 107.3148 in. (decimal), 9.652 x 105.41 cm (3 13/16 x 41 1/2 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 975-32-50/11868
Credit Line Gift of the Estate of Lloyd Cabot Briggs, 1975

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