Classic Ceylonese/Sinhalese Patisthanaya Polearm

CharlesS · 19th October 2016, 05:55 PM

The Sinhalese patisthanya is a polearm not often encountered, especially with a haft in this near excellent condition. This one is huge at 7ft.8in. with a head that is 15in. overall, with an 8.5in. double fullered blade. This one is rather plain. More decorative examples of these pole arm heads can be seen in Stone's Glossary....Figure 623. The haft here is magnificent, painted in red, gold, and black in circular and triangular motifs. These colors and patterns are generally associated with the city of Kandy.

While many of these are considered ceremonial, this one is fully combat capable with a thick blade and a socket firmly riveted onto the haft.

Note the stylized monster motifs at the bottom of the blade.

19th October 2016, 05:55 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Classic Ceylonese/Sinhalese Patisthanaya Polearm The Sinhalese patisthanya is a polearm not often encountered, especially with a haft in this near excellent condition. This one is huge at 7ft.8in. with a head that is 15in. overall, with an 8.5in. double fullered blade. This one is rather plain. More decorative examples of these pole arm heads can be seen in Stone's Glossary....Figure 623. The haft here is magnificent, painted in red, gold, and black in circular and triangular motifs. These colors and patterns are generally associated with the city of Kandy. While many of these are considered ceremonial, this one is fully combat capable with a thick blade and a socket firmly riveted onto the haft. Note the stylized monster motifs at the bottom of the blade. Attached Images