Nice Persian TABAR for comment

[Tim Simmons]

The axe blade could be a 19th century Indian version. I thought the blade looked quite good in that case.

[Valjhun]

The top was added by me I have to find a more suitable spear or something like it

Blades are very functional anf sharp, tappering towards the edge. 2cm wide at the conjunction. It has a feel of a battle piece, not of a tourist crap. I'm familiar with typical qajar revival and 20th century tourist pieces. Thatone is totally different.

It was found covered by dark patina. The koftgari appeared only after it was cleaned. I used a mild cleaning solution.

Not a recent toy, for sure.

However I have no idea of its origin nor provenience. It could be Indian, like Tim suggested. The koftgari is verry simple an unfamiliar to me. Maybe from Sudan?

[ward]

It does not have a Sudanese feel the kotkagari does look indian to me

[Atlantia]

I think its most likely second half 19thC. There are a lot of modern good items around but this one looks ok to me. I'd worry about a lack of deeper oxidisation in the recesses between the blades and shaft loop, but Valjhun has seen it pre-clean, so would have suspicions if it had looked newly aged or dirtied up.
I think if it was 'new' it would have an ornate handle to go with it. If it was recent it would be lighter or unsharpened.
I'd have a punt at it at the right price.
I think its either old enough or nice enough to merit a place in my collection.

I like the plain wooden shaft.

Heres a similar shaped head in the V&A

[jthommo]

I posted a single sided axe head in april the design on the blade is the same I think

Thommo(amateur)

[Atlantia]

I really like the Bhuj and flanged mace in that diagram as well.

[Jim McDougall]

nice bhiuj