RARE ANTIQUE NORTH AFRICAN TAUREG SWORD ISLAMIC AFRICA Algeria Libya Mali SAHARA

Description: PAY PAL FROM INTERNATIONALS BIDDERS FOR THIS ITEM MUST BE PREAPPROVED BY ME. WILL NOT SHIP TO COUNTRY WHERE PROHIBITED, BUYERS MUST KNOW LOCAL IMPORTATION LAW FOR SWORDS, DAGGERS, KNIFES AND OTHER WEAPONS. REAL ANTIQUE DEADLY WEAPON - NOT A TOURIST PIECE. VERY GOOD ANTIQUE ISLAMIC TAUREG TAKOUBA (takoba , takuba) SWORD. NORTH AFRICA, CIRCA 19TH - EARLY 20TH CENTURY. The takouba is a style of sword traditionally associated with the Tuareg, the nomadic people of the central and west-central areas of the Sahara desert (including portions of what is now Niger, Mali, Burkina Faso, Algeria, Libya, Mauritania, and Morocco)LOCALLY MADE HAND FORGED VERY SHARP BLADE.BLADE IS MARKED ON BOTH SIDES.IRON GRIP WITH OVAL DISK POMMEL. IRON, COPPER AND BRASS SQUARE PYRAMID AT THE TOP OF POMMEL. LEATHER WRAPPED HANDGUARD AND GRIP.NO SCABBARD. SIZE: ABOUT 38 3/8 in. (97.5 cm) LONG. BLADE IS ABOUT 32 3/4 in. (83.2 cm) LONG. CONDITION: VERY GOOD ORIGINAL ANTIQUE UNCLEANED CONDITION, SHOWS HONEST FIELD WEAR AND CHARMING INDICATION OF AGE. PERIOD SHARPENING MARKS ON BLADE.SOME DARK SPOTS TO HILT - SHOULD CLEAN UP NICELY. SOME LOSSES TO LEATHER.MINOR SEPARATION AT THE SIDE OF DISK POMMEL - DOESN'T AFFECT OVERALL APPEARANCE OR FUNCTIONALITY (last picture). WONDERFUL 100% ORIGINAL ANTIQUE EXAMPLE OF ISLAMIC AFRICAN WEAPONS. All items are guaranteed as described, funds must clear before shipping. Payment must be made within 3 days after the end of the auction. SHIPPING: We ship all items from UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Shipping worldwide via USPS Express Mail (with on line tracking service). Shipping in USA via UPS or USPS (with online tracking service) - OR CONTACT US. Please Note: Seller accepts no responsibility for shipping errors related to incorrect shipping addresses, custom delays, custom charges… Customers are responsible for any destination charges (customs duty or inspection fees). PAYMENT POLICY: Payment should be made within 3 working days from purchase. RETURN POLICY: Your satisfaction is very important to us. Refund given ONLY if item is not as represented and shipped back within 3 business days from receiving the item. Items must be in their original condition with similar of our packing. We will not reimburse the return shipping. All returned items must be sent by Registered Mail. Although every effort is made to ensure accurate dimensions and weights, the figures shown should always be treated as approximate. The pictures should be considered as part of the item description. We do not take responsibility for any personal or third party losses. If you have any questions please feel free to email us.

Price: 395 USD

Location: PA

End Time: 2024-09-01T19:38:49.000Z

Shipping Cost: 40 USD