Bidspirit auction | Indian Bhuj Axe-Knife

Indian Bhuj Axe-Knife - Old Indian Bhuj axe knife weapon used with mounted riders and known as elephant axes due to their similar form with the elephant motif. Heavy brass shaft with animal head lower final of a bear or big cat with the top section of a prominent tiger head with remnants of gilt. The blade a double edge with elephant head and silver inlaid or etching to either side. Size 27” L, blade 8” L Ex-Southern California Collection Condition: lion head and blade not attached to shaft