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tom22 29th June 2025 07:50 PM

Indian axe ? now think maybe sudanese ?
 
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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 3rd July 2025 05:03 AM

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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 3rd July 2025 05:17 AM

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

tom22 3rd July 2025 08:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot (Post 298328)
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

Peter Hudson 4th July 2025 04:33 PM

Its not a Jerz axe from Musandam . There is evidence that Musandam axes are related to Luristan axes and also from axes from the Omani Wahiba desert region....but no link is noted from other regions. Forum notes these links.
Peter Hudson.


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