Good Indian Battle Axe - 9591
From India, late 19 to early 20 C. comes this battle axe. The axe head is massive, 2 1/2 X 3 inches, with a rear re-curving blade 7 inches long with a thickened tip. The steel haft is 22 inches long ending with a 4 1/2 inches steel pike. Ake head and blade were decorated with silver koftgari work, now mostly gone. Total length 27 inches. Very good condition.
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