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THBEarly 20th C. Naga Indian Headhunter's Axe
Lot 103
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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- Lot Description
Central Asia, northeastern India / Burma, Naga people, ca. early 20th century CE. A fantastical iron weapon with a sharp, curved blade edge on one side, and on the other, an unsharpened edge with a wide, three-quarter circle cut out of it about one third up its length, giving it a striking form. The lower half of the blade cuts in dramatically, forming a narrow section before it meets the handle. The haft of the blade is mounted in a round-sided, rectangular wooden handle and secured with another iron strap that is nailed in place. Wicker wraps around the upper portion of the slowly widening handle. Dyed goat fur - black, brown, and even bright orange in some places - protrudes from one side of the handle in thick tufts just above the butt. Size: 3.9" W x 23.8" H (9.9 cm x 60.5 cm)
The Naga people are a combination of tribes in northeastern India and northwestern Burma; during the time that this weapon was made, they still led a very traditional lifestyle and engaged in headhunting. This style of weapon is known as a dao, used both as a hoe and a weapon, and sometimes acquired through trading or raiding with other tribes.
Provenance: private San Diego, California, USA collection
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#126187Lucite display not included. Dark patina on all surfaces from handling and age. The fur on the handle is in very nice condition. Edge has been sharpened.Condition
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