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Old 15th May 2011, 11:22 AM   #14
Atlantia
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Originally Posted by Ibrahiim al Balooshi
Nice axes you have. I collect arabian axes from the Mussandam peninsular, at the gateway to the Gulf. The tribal group there (Shihuh) have an axe which doubles up as a walking stick utility item/defensive weapon and badge of office icon. It appears to originate from the Persian Luristani axe. The shaft almost 3 feet long and various sizes of axehead from about 2 inches long to about 3 and a half.
Hi Ibrahiim,

Very impressive collection you've got there!
Interesting that one of yours has a very similarly shaped distinctive 'hammer' back to the ones on mine (below)

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Gene
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Last edited by Atlantia; 15th May 2011 at 11:23 AM. Reason: EDIT: Just looked at the close-up! Boy do they need a clean up.
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