A MALABAR CEREMONIAL AXE
Lot 709
Lot 709
A MALABAR CEREMONIAL AXE, 19th century, the 12 ¼" heavy sickle blade sharp to its inside edge with brass decorative claw tip, pinstriped and plaited decoration to the back blade and back edge, decorative brass overlaid forte with two bosses on each side, wood and brass handle of typical form with polyhedral front and reeded pommel, 18 ½" overall (Illustrated)