This very good Takouba the sword of the Tuareg people is a 19 C. sword, with a double edge 32 inches blade marked with a styled faced moon marks on both sides of the blade. The hilt is of the classical Takouba design made of steel with a faceted brass covered grip and leather covered cross guard. The scabbard is finely tooled leather with brass mounts. Total length 38 inches. Very good condition. Few blackened spots on the blade. Minor losses to the leather cover of the scabbard.