Indian axe ? now think maybe sudanese ?

tom22 · 29th June 2025, 07:50 PM

Im no expert , but first glance i thought maybe indian axe but now im wondering could it be sudanese ?
bronze/brass axe head with leather bound shaft and silver decoration ,
any info would be appreciated

Tim Simmons · 1st July 2025, 05:51 AM

I think you are right Sudan. What makes me think so is not just the blade but the middle white metal/silver piece. The same form of decoration is frequently seen on Kaskara hilts.

BBJW · 2nd July 2025, 05:16 PM

I would guess Turkish/Ottoman/Balkan.-- bbjw

Oliver Pinchot · 3rd July 2025, 05:03 AM

Your axe is from Darfur. Auctions Imperial sold one of this form named to Sultan Ali Dinar of Darfur (r. 1891-1916) in 2018. Interesting that this type is very similar to examples depicted on Egyptian stelae.

kahnjar1 · 3rd July 2025, 05:17 AM

If the head of the axe is unusually small it could well be a Jerz axe from Oman.

tom22 · 3rd July 2025, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Oliver Pinchot

Your axe is from Darfur. Auctions Imperial sold one of this form named to Sultan Ali Dinar of Darfur (r. 1891-1916) in 2018. Interesting that this type is very similar to examples depicted on Egyptian stelae.

Thanks Oliver , I think this is very similar and after some more research ive found a few from the same area , Thanks

Peter Hudson · 4th July 2025, 04:33 PM

Its not a Jerz axe from Musandam . There is evidence that Musandam axes are related to Luristan axes and also from axes from the Omani Wahiba desert region....but no link is noted from other regions. Forum notes these links.
Peter Hudson.

29th June 2025, 07:50 PM	#1
tom22 Member Join Date: Jun 2022 Posts: 23	Indian axe ? now think maybe sudanese ? Im no expert , but first glance i thought maybe indian axe but now im wondering could it be sudanese ? bronze/brass axe head with leather bound shaft and silver decoration , any info would be appreciated Attached Images

3rd July 2025, 05:03 AM	#4
Oliver Pinchot Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 470	Your axe is from Darfur. Auctions Imperial sold one of this form named to Sultan Ali Dinar of Darfur (r. 1891-1916) in 2018. Interesting that this type is very similar to examples depicted on Egyptian stelae. Attached Images Last edited by Oliver Pinchot; 3rd July 2025 at 04:00 PM.

1st July 2025, 05:51 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,922	I think you are right Sudan. What makes me think so is not just the blade but the middle white metal/silver piece. The same form of decoration is frequently seen on Kaskara hilts.

2nd July 2025, 05:16 PM	#3
BBJW Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho, USA Posts: 230	I would guess Turkish/Ottoman/Balkan.-- bbjw

3rd July 2025, 05:17 AM	#5
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,810	If the head of the axe is unusually small it could well be a Jerz axe from Oman.

4th July 2025, 04:33 PM	#7
Peter Hudson Member Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 342	Its not a Jerz axe from Musandam . There is evidence that Musandam axes are related to Luristan axes and also from axes from the Omani Wahiba desert region....but no link is noted from other regions. Forum notes these links. Peter Hudson.