Indian axe ? now think maybe sudanese ?

tom22 · 29th June 2025, 07:50 PM

Im no expert , but first glance i thought maybe indian axe but now im wondering could it be sudanese ?
bronze/brass axe head with leather bound shaft and silver decoration ,
any info would be appreciated

Tim Simmons · 1st July 2025, 05:51 AM

I think you are right Sudan. What makes me think so is not just the blade but the middle white metal/silver piece. The same form of decoration is frequently seen on Kaskara hilts.

BBJW · 2nd July 2025, 05:16 PM

I would guess Turkish/Ottoman/Balkan.-- bbjw

Oliver Pinchot · Yesterday, 05:03 AM

Your axe is from Darfur. Auctions Imperial sold one of this form named to Sultan Ali Dinar of Darfur (r. 1891-1916) in 2018. Interesting that this type is very similar to examples depicted on Egyptian stelae.

kahnjar1 · Yesterday, 05:17 AM

If the head of the axe is unusually small it could well be a Jerz axe from Oman.

tom22 · Yesterday, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot

Your axe is from Darfur. Auctions Imperial sold one of this form named to Sultan Ali Dinar of Darfur (r. 1891-1916) in 2018. Interesting that this type is very similar to examples depicted on Egyptian stelae.

Thanks Oliver , I think this is very similar and after some more research ive found a few from the same area , Thanks

29th June 2025, 07:50 PM	#1
tom22 Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 17	Indian axe ? now think maybe sudanese ? Im no expert , but first glance i thought maybe indian axe but now im wondering could it be sudanese ? bronze/brass axe head with leather bound shaft and silver decoration , any info would be appreciated Attached Images

Yesterday, 05:03 AM	#4
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 467	Your axe is from Darfur. Auctions Imperial sold one of this form named to Sultan Ali Dinar of Darfur (r. 1891-1916) in 2018. Interesting that this type is very similar to examples depicted on Egyptian stelae. Attached Images Last edited by Oliver Pinchot; Yesterday at 04:00 PM.

1st July 2025, 05:51 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,866	I think you are right Sudan. What makes me think so is not just the blade but the middle white metal/silver piece. The same form of decoration is frequently seen on Kaskara hilts.

2nd July 2025, 05:16 PM	#3
BBJW Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 229	I would guess Turkish/Ottoman/Balkan.-- bbjw

Yesterday, 05:17 AM	#5
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,793	If the head of the axe is unusually small it could well be a Jerz axe from Oman.