View Full Version : Indian axe ? now think maybe sudanese ?
tom22
29th June 2025, 07:50 PM
Im no expert , but first glance i thought maybe indian axe but now im wondering could it be sudanese ?
bronze/brass axe head with leather bound shaft and silver decoration ,
any info would be appreciated
Tim Simmons
1st July 2025, 05:51 AM
I think you are right Sudan. What makes me think so is not just the blade but the middle white metal/silver piece. The same form of decoration is frequently seen on Kaskara hilts.
BBJW
2nd July 2025, 05:16 PM
I would guess Turkish/Ottoman/Balkan.-- bbjw
Oliver Pinchot
3rd July 2025, 05:03 AM
Your axe is from Darfur. Auctions Imperial sold one of this form named to Sultan Ali Dinar of Darfur (r. 1891-1916) in 2018. Interesting that this type is very similar to examples depicted on Egyptian stelae.
kahnjar1
3rd July 2025, 05:17 AM
If the head of the axe is unusually small it could well be a Jerz axe from Oman.
tom22
3rd July 2025, 08:52 PM
Your axe is from Darfur. Auctions Imperial sold one of this form named to Sultan Ali Dinar of Darfur (r. 1891-1916) in 2018. Interesting that this type is very similar to examples depicted on Egyptian stelae.
Thanks Oliver , I think this is very similar and after some more research ive found a few from the same area , Thanks
Peter Hudson
4th July 2025, 04:33 PM
Its not a Jerz axe from Musandam . There is evidence that Musandam axes are related to Luristan axes and also from axes from the Omani Wahiba desert region....but no link is noted from other regions. Forum notes these links.
Peter Hudson.
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