AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS

AN ANTIQUE INDIAN KHOND STEEL FORGED CEREMONIAL AXE

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Start price: $200

Estimated price: $400 - $600

Buyer's premium: 28%

Sales Tax: On buyer's premium only

An Indian hand-forged axe with a crescent-shaped steel blade engraved with decoration. The blade is fixed on a steel shaft surmounted by a small spike and ends in a ball terminal. The ceremonial axe is based on the traditional pharetri associated with the Khond peoples indigenous to central, eastern, and southern parts of India. 19th century.

Dimensions: L: 28 1/8 in., (71.5 cm.)

Condition: Very good.