Information Please about Ivory Ceremonial Staff and Hatchet

naborow · 1st September 2012, 12:03 AM

These were acquired about 15+ years ago, along with some indo persian weapons during a purchase of oriental rugs from a fellow who was a nephew of a singer sewing machine salesman in India in the very early 1900s.

They are ivory with painted bone inlay and wood in the knob of the staff. We assume they are ceremonial from India. the tall staff is nearly 6 ft. long and can be disassembled into two pieces. the other is similar construction, with a rusted but ornate blade with a temple on top and a small image underneath on both sides. I don't know how they were used or really anything about them.

1st September 2012, 12:03 AM	#1
naborow Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 11	Information Please about Ivory Ceremonial Staff and Hatchet These were acquired about 15+ years ago, along with some indo persian weapons during a purchase of oriental rugs from a fellow who was a nephew of a singer sewing machine salesman in India in the very early 1900s. They are ivory with painted bone inlay and wood in the knob of the staff. We assume they are ceremonial from India. the tall staff is nearly 6 ft. long and can be disassembled into two pieces. the other is similar construction, with a rusted but ornate blade with a temple on top and a small image underneath on both sides. I don't know how they were used or really anything about them. Attached Images