1933.59.2

Sword and scabbard, of takouba type, from Bornu region in northern Nigeria, probably of Hausa manufacture. The sword has a large oval pommel, slender hand grip and leather covered guards decorated with zigzags. The steel blade tapers to a small rounded point. The leather-covered scabbard has a recessed central panel with stamped decoration and a metal panel at the upper end. The sheath has two leather attachment straps, one with a loop of green cloth. Collected by Lieut Col Robert L. Beasley DSO between 1901 and 1906.

Southern Sahara

1850 - 1906

19th century

sword, scabbard

steel, leather, wood

, stamped (marking)

Pagan sword from Bornu, N.Nigeria. Presented by Lt Col R (St John) Beasley DSO May 1933