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Sword ("takuba") with leather-covered t-shaped handle, leather sheath with metal
Sword ("takuba") with leather-covered t-shaped handle, leather sheath with metal
Object Number 975-32-50/11861
Display Title Sword ("takuba") with leather-covered t-shaped handle, leather sheath with metal
Descriptions
Indigenous Term Takuba
Object Description Sword ("takuba") with leather-covered t-shaped handle, leather sheath with metal trim
Inventory Description Metal sword, finial and leather handle, stamped leather scabbard, metal accents
Classification
  • Sword
Department Ethnographic
Culture
  • Tuareg
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa / Algeria
Additional Geographic Terms Sahara region
Materials Metal, Leather
Dimensions Overall: 95.9 x 12.4 x 4.5 cm (37 3/4 x 4 7/8 x 1 3/4 in.)
Quantity 2
Label on object 975-32-50/11861

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