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Old 4th June 2016, 03:08 AM   #10
Ibrahiim al Balooshi
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In the shape of axe at #1 ~ I see Tabar saddle axe form.(Tabarzin). Persian, though the style often refers to Indo Persian. Often we get somewhat confused over other axe types namely Qajar single and two headed axes which we often observe as Parade axe form although, some of these may well be battle axes as well...One below, top, is a 3 pounder clearly meant to inflict damage. Goantiques states;

Quote''Outstanding quality Indo Persian war axe -Tabar from the Qajar Dynasty period, circa 1750. 7 inches (17 ½ cm) long, large steel crescent blade, most likely Damascus steel wootz is highly decorated on both sides with two Persian aristocrats sitting beside a tree and greatly inlaid in gold koftgari. The loop on the middle has cartouches with Arabic calligraphy. The back of the blade is decorated in arabesque and silver inlaid. The octagonal, steel haft is gold inlaid and cut in a swirled pattern. The axe is very heavy compared to similar Persian axes from the Qajar Dynasty, and is weighing 3 pounds. References: “Weapons- an International Encyclopedia form 5000 BC to 2000 AD” by David Harding, London 1980 + 1990. Overall length: approximately 29 ¾ inches (76 cm)." Unquote.

Others of the single/two head form with these flanged blades are often seen carried by wandering Sufi; thus I understand it as a Sufi badge of office as well.
Shown also some Sufi with various axe types. Other pictures of Axes/Qajari forms...etc
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