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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th May 2021, 05:37 AM
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Posted By DavidFriedman
Thanks. So the bird of prey motif shown on these...

Thanks. So the bird of prey motif shown on these axes, is distinct to just Persia?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2021, 06:34 AM
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Posted By DavidFriedman
Interesting about the sword handles. I see lots...

Interesting about the sword handles. I see lots of handles on axes that just don’t seem to be as old as the axes, frequently with the lathed ribbed grip along the pole.

Yes mine is about 4-5 lbs,...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2021, 06:27 AM
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Posted By DavidFriedman
Basher

Yes, the hammer has a heavy dent in the corner. It must have hit something mighty solid at some point.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 2nd May 2021, 06:25 AM
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Posted By DavidFriedman
Persian, possibly presented to, or kept in the...

Persian, possibly presented to, or kept in the Ottoman collection?

I see lots of light dervish and Shiite type (I’m assuming) axes. This one is like a sledgehammer, between 4-5 lbs. Seems heavy...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 27th April 2021, 05:15 AM
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Posted By DavidFriedman
Axe bearers

I’d be very curious if anyone would have any thoughts or information on who would have used these axes. Perhaps palace guards, perhaps Dervishes, parade pieces ?
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 18th April 2021, 08:02 AM
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Posted By DavidFriedman
Anatolia, Cradle of Casting book

Here is a page from a Turkish book, that illustrates these axes.
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 17th April 2021, 04:04 AM
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Posted By DavidFriedman
Gentlemen, May I add my specimen to the mix

Amazing information put forward in this thread. Thank you for such interesting information and provenance.

Here is one of the same type of axes that I acquired from auction in Germany.

I...
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