Chowkidar Lathi - the Watchman's stick

David R · 23rd October 2022, 11:23 AM

Looking at the cogwheel toothed section I would suggest it's also a striking end of some authority... real or symbolic!

SidJ · 24th October 2022, 03:12 PM

The cog head appears to me to be inspired by the mace like flanges on the Lohangi Katti. In terms of use, both were used for striking and used by village watchmen.

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23rd October 2022, 11:23 AM	#1
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,122	Looking at the cogwheel toothed section I would suggest it's also a striking end of some authority... real or symbolic!

24th October 2022, 03:12 PM	#2
SidJ Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Posts: 207	The cog head appears to me to be inspired by the mace like flanges on the Lohangi Katti. In terms of use, both were used for striking and used by village watchmen.