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Old 5th September 2016, 08:10 PM   #23
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Default Tukhemmi not Naga

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A somewhat controversial Kuki Naga Tukhemmi Axe. The blade is almost certainly Kuki Naga, but the pole haft more strongly resembles that of a mak from much farther east and south in S.E. Asia. How blade met haft is a mystery.
I've received some convincing direct messages from others that cast further doubt on the Naga origin of this item.

It is useful to remember that the Naga were not good with iron work, much less steel. If the quality of the blade looks pretty good to you, it is likely not Naga in origin.

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