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Sword ("takuba") with feather-covered t-shaped handle, leather sheath with leath
Sword ("takuba") with feather-covered t-shaped handle, leather sheath with leath
Object Number 975-32-50/11860
Display Title Sword ("takuba") with feather-covered t-shaped handle, leather sheath with leath
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Takuba
Object Description Sword ("takuba") with half moon design; leather-covered t-shaped handle, leather sheath with leather-rope handle and metal design
Inventory Description Metal sword, with finial and leather handle, stamped leather scabbard with strap
Classification
  • Sword
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara region
Materials Leather
Dimensions Overall: 102.3 x 13.2 x 5.7 cm (40 1/4 x 5 3/16 x 2 1/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 975-32-50/11860

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