Info on new Tulwar and Indo Axe

Jim McDougall · 30th October 2006, 07:25 PM

Newbie,
Thats outstanding ! No you didnt overpay....these items are extremely collectible and not commonly found to the best of my knowledge.
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Husar,
Youre quite welcome! You were on the 'right page' with it being ceremonial, but the ankus is actually a hook type item, essentially intended for use of the mahout, or elephant driver. While ceremonial examples certainly exist, it was originally and remains in degree, a utilitarian item.

Best regards,
Jim

30th October 2006, 07:25 PM	#8
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,194	Newbie, Thats outstanding ! No you didnt overpay....these items are extremely collectible and not commonly found to the best of my knowledge. \ Husar, Youre quite welcome! You were on the 'right page' with it being ceremonial, but the ankus is actually a hook type item, essentially intended for use of the mahout, or elephant driver. While ceremonial examples certainly exist, it was originally and remains in degree, a utilitarian item. Best regards, Jim