Item: ia928

Southern Indian Deccan Tribal Tabar Axe

$1,900

  • Period 18th century
  • Culture South India
  • Materials Iron, brass, wood
  • Overall length 22"
  • Blade 3"

Description

A classic example of a rare type of Indian axe of a known type that can be attributed to south India, possibly Tanjore or Mysore. The Bikaner Armory has a number of similarly shaped axes, with the distinctive down swept blade. The blade of this example of fine large size at over 7" in length is inlaid with brass or copper decoration and made of finely chiseled iron.


This example has a finely forged and sculptural axehead inlaid with brass decoration. The counter spike is formed with a scaled form. The handle is well made of a reddish wood mounted with brass rosettes and an iron reinforcing rod.