Yes I think theree is a vague similarity probably Luristani or ancient persian not surprisingly since trade etc was bouyant across the Persian Gulf thus similarities are to be expected...Also interesting is the appearance of the other axe in Oman The Qudom from the Wahiba Sands near Adam in North East Oman but which has almost no decoration to the blade and is carried on a white wood heft and is a camel stick.
Up in the Mussandam the tribe that carry this axe speak a little known dialect ...The Shihuh Tribe.and I think I wrote about them when I was doing the details on Jerrs /Mussandam Axes...About 10 years ago one of the only axe making artesans told me there was a much bigger variant that covered the whole palm of the hand and that was the battle version, however, having said that it is said a strike to the vital parts... head or groin would cause the eyes to water ...
Peter Hudson.
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