A saddle axe in relic condition. Ottoman or indian?

Drabant1701 · 2nd November 2022, 02:45 PM

This saddle axe is not in the best condition, but its is a nice wall hanger. Lenght is 78cm. Im thinking it is 19th century ottoman, what do you think?

drac2k · 3rd November 2022, 04:14 PM

I've been waiting for the experts to comment on your interesting axe, as I'm very curious about it as well.
In the meantime, I'll make my "non-expert," observations.
I believe that the axehead was originally Indian, probably 18th Century. I don't believe that the spike, haft, and hardware are original to it and were probably added on later by whoever appropriated it, such as possibly Afghanis or Pakistanis, etc.

Ren Ren · 3rd November 2022, 11:02 PM

I also wouldn't rule out East Turkistan origins.

2nd November 2022, 02:45 PM	#1
Drabant1701 Member Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: Sweden Posts: 181	A saddle axe in relic condition. Ottoman or indian? This saddle axe is not in the best condition, but its is a nice wall hanger. Lenght is 78cm. Im thinking it is 19th century ottoman, what do you think? Attached Images

3rd November 2022, 04:14 PM	#2
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,250	I've been waiting for the experts to comment on your interesting axe, as I'm very curious about it as well. In the meantime, I'll make my "non-expert," observations. I believe that the axehead was originally Indian, probably 18th Century. I don't believe that the spike, haft, and hardware are original to it and were probably added on later by whoever appropriated it, such as possibly Afghanis or Pakistanis, etc.

3rd November 2022, 11:02 PM	#3
Ren Ren Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 379	I also wouldn't rule out East Turkistan origins.