Early Northern Indian Qajar Ceremonial Axe Weapon

[BANDOOK]

Early Northern Indian Qajar Ceremonial Axe Weapon
MEASURES 64.5 CMS
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS AXE
REGARDS RAJESH

[mahratt]

Early Northern Indian Qajar Ceremonial Axe Weapon
MEASURES 64.5 CMS
WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT THIS AXE
REGARDS RAJESH


It is a decorative axe. Such axes made in India in the late 19th century - early 20th century, as souvenirs to decorate rooms (cabinet).

[ariel]

All real axes should by definition have massive blade with a wedge. It's absense here, with a flat and thin blade, unquestionably qualifies it as as a decorative object.

[thinreadline]

I have an Indian axe which I had had for many years until I found out it had a concealed blade in the handle.

[Edward F]

I would also call this axe more decorative then weapon grade ,but what is the purpose of the hidden spike if the axe is just a wall hanger? many weapon grade axe or mace have hidden spikes also.The axe shown is not much of a weapon but maybe it was?

[spiral]

Hidden spike exist on both real arms & tourist items/wall hangers.

The make a talking point perhaps helped the initial sale?