AUCTION # 33 ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR & DECORATIONS

AN INDIAN KHOND AXE WITH GOLD INLAY, 19TH CEN.

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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 bow-shaped steel blade engraved with decorations. The blade is fixed on a steel shaft surmounted by a 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: 26 15/16 in., (68.5 cm.)

Condition: Very good.