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8th September 2015, 10:46 PM | #1 |
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Indian Mace
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A recent purchase of an Indian spiked mace. I searched the site's library but could not find anything similar, so thought that I would post these pictures for the archives. I think maybe early 1800's? A blow from this to an unarmoured body would be very nasty indeed. Regards to all, Brian |
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10th September 2015, 06:27 PM | #3 |
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i'd worry about it getting stuck in whatever you hit with it, pulling you off the horse, if you were cavalry or delaying you long enough to get zapped by someone else if infantry; and how the heck would you carry it without it spiking you or your horse every time you moved.
a 'parade' weapon for religious festivals maybe? |
10th September 2015, 07:15 PM | #4 |
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Brian,
I am with the others in thinking this a bit too 'theatrical' for an actual combative weapon. These dramatically lengthy spikes and in this kind of profusion would render this weapon more a hindrance than realistically useful item. As has been mentioned, these spikes becoming lodged in their target would effectively remove it from further use. I agree on the 'parade' or 'dramatic prop' probability, and it seems I have seen 'staged' photos of 'fierce' warriors with these kinds of items from the latter 19th early 20th c. |
10th September 2015, 09:33 PM | #5 |
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Hello Brian,
I have to concur with Jim and the others. That smooth grip would ensure you lost your primary weapon on the first swing. The intimidation factor of such a piece however would be invaluable, so purely as a ceremonial/parade piece makes sense to me. Kind regards, Chris |
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What a marvelous thread
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Here is one that I own, the metal has a heavy dark patine but it is smooth and you can see koftgari decoration through it. The spikes are threaded, it looks like one spike has been replaced, the shaft is slightly bent and the head is also slightly loose, battle damage or some past owner taking a swing with it? Last edited by estcrh; 12th September 2015 at 09:56 AM. |
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Here is an example of a reproduction/fake Indian spiked mace, for comparison I have shown the head of the mace being discussed next to the head of a know fake one.
Old Indo Persian Steel Mace Up for sale all Steel Horseman Warrior Spiked Mace . Mace with multiple pointed spikes , hollow round shaft and round shape bottom tip. Mace is rusted / Patina and wear and tear is there. Dimension verall length 89 cm or 35 inches approx weight = 1244 grams. |
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Please check out Forum Library...http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ht=indian+mace and #50 at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ACE+COLLECTION |
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