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Got this thru a trade. Pick or an axe? Assembled for the tourist market, for battle or ceremonial use? Hollow iron tube. Length 20.25", Blade 6.5".
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With the length of the tail I would say it might be a big cat of some type and with the spots possibly a leopard ? As for its use, with the hollow shaft maybe ceremonial use but that would only be a guess.
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the blade looks indian; reminds me of a kattar...
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Hi,
Indian Zaghnal but I'm not familiar with the form. The blade looks useful as a weapon but the rest seems a bit overdone for actual combat. I'm sure the Indian experts will wade in soon. Regards, Norman. |
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the piece is definatly a made up piece, but well done. I like the embelishments that they added. consider it folk art. I dought that in its final form it was anything but designed for tourist. But so what there is a place as collectables for this.
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Looks like a crocotiger to me...
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