ANTIQUE ARMS, ARMOR AND MILITARY DECORATIONS

AN INDIAN ISLAMIC KHOND CEREMONIAL AXE

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Start price: $250

Estimated price: $500 - $600

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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: 25 3/8 in., (64.5 cm.)

Condition: Very good.