A “LOHAR”, the traditional pick/ axe / dagger of the Banochie tribe from the Khayber pass area in Afghanistan. Each men in the tribe makes and decorates its own LOHAR, and each individual has his own patterns which differs from those used by other men. Yet they all have a similar shape: A short and light axe/pick blade mounted on a short handle. It is a very efficient weapon in the experience hand. This specific example ihas a 6 inches fullered blade and a 7 inches haft filed in geometrical design and decorated with inlaid brass and white metal wires on red painted background. The handle is hard wood with a brass collar and pommel. Total length is 14 inches. All in very good solid condition. A real authentic weapon, early 20th C,