Unusually large indian/persian axe ,tourist maybe ?

chiefheadknocker · 21st September 2019, 02:14 PM

This is another recent buy , its unusually large measuring 32 cm across ,im not sure if this could be a tourist piece though it does look to have some age , the shaft is quite short and is wrapped in snake skin .

Iain · 21st September 2019, 03:59 PM

This is Sudanese. This style was in vogue during the Mhadist period.

ariel · 21st September 2019, 04:18 PM

I think it is ceremonial/parade example.
Fighting axes have wedge-like blades.

Tim Simmons · 21st September 2019, 05:14 PM

I am not convinced that these are only parade weapons. Weapon quality may also depend on the quality of the users. The peasantry and slaves would be armed. Still needing the etched encouraging slogans. In my experience a lot of these things are quite well made with good steel.

mahratt · 21st September 2019, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

I think it is ceremonial/parade example.
Fighting axes have wedge-like blades.

I agree. Ariel expressed the right opinion

Tim Simmons · 21st September 2019, 09:05 PM

if you compare this kind of axe to the very simple and very effective axe weapons of southern Africa you can see how a glancing blow might take half of you face off. An opponent is very unlikely to fight back.

Kubur · 21st September 2019, 10:53 PM

I'm in between the positions here:
yes they are ritual or parade axes
yes they could have been used as weapons if they were brought on battlefield.
I can rip half of your face off with an iron or i can stab you with a butter knife.
As far i know derwish axes were also used as weapons sometimes.
Even not sharpened they could have been used as blunt weapons or maces...
Kubur

21st September 2019, 02:14 PM	#1
chiefheadknocker Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 143	Unusually large indian/persian axe ,tourist maybe ? This is another recent buy , its unusually large measuring 32 cm across ,im not sure if this could be a tourist piece though it does look to have some age , the shaft is quite short and is wrapped in snake skin . Attached Images

21st September 2019, 03:59 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,693	This is Sudanese. This style was in vogue during the Mhadist period.

21st September 2019, 04:18 PM	#3
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I think it is ceremonial/parade example. Fighting axes have wedge-like blades.

21st September 2019, 05:14 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	I am not convinced that these are only parade weapons. Weapon quality may also depend on the quality of the users. The peasantry and slaves would be armed. Still needing the etched encouraging slogans. In my experience a lot of these things are quite well made with good steel.

21st September 2019, 09:05 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	if you compare this kind of axe to the very simple and very effective axe weapons of southern Africa you can see how a glancing blow might take half of you face off. An opponent is very unlikely to fight back.

21st September 2019, 10:53 PM	#7
Kubur Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 2,145	I'm in between the positions here: yes they are ritual or parade axes yes they could have been used as weapons if they were brought on battlefield. I can rip half of your face off with an iron or i can stab you with a butter knife. As far i know derwish axes were also used as weapons sometimes. Even not sharpened they could have been used as blunt weapons or maces... Kubur