Interesting Indian Axe.......Origin???

CharlesS · 23rd October 2008, 05:28 PM

Here is an Ebay find that turned out to be a nice surprise. When I first saw it I was afraid it may be a ceremonial axe that would be lightweight and useless, but as soon as the parcel arrived I knew better without even opening it!

This axe is 38in. long with a separate bracketed blade of 15in. It is very sharp. The haft is all steel or iron and very heavy. The bottom of the haft is refined and tapers to a more crudish tip. It does not handle well with two hands, so I cannot imagine that this would be a foot soldier's weapon, but on horseback a guy with a strong arm and wrist could do real damage handling this somewhat like an elongated gurz, or mace.

Any ideas on its specific origins??? The bracketed blade reminds me of a bullova type.

23rd October 2008, 05:28 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Interesting Indian Axe.......Origin??? Here is an Ebay find that turned out to be a nice surprise. When I first saw it I was afraid it may be a ceremonial axe that would be lightweight and useless, but as soon as the parcel arrived I knew better without even opening it! This axe is 38in. long with a separate bracketed blade of 15in. It is very sharp. The haft is all steel or iron and very heavy. The bottom of the haft is refined and tapers to a more crudish tip. It does not handle well with two hands, so I cannot imagine that this would be a foot soldier's weapon, but on horseback a guy with a strong arm and wrist could do real damage handling this somewhat like an elongated gurz, or mace. Any ideas on its specific origins??? The bracketed blade reminds me of a bullova type. Attached Images