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BANDOOK 16th April 2015 03:45 AM

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

mahratt 16th April 2015 05:00 AM

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Originally Posted by BANDOOK
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 16th April 2015 06:04 AM

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 16th April 2015 01:57 PM

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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 16th April 2015 08:07 PM

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 16th April 2015 08:32 PM

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

The make a talking point perhaps helped the initial sale?


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