Lot 0087

Early 20th C. Naga Indian Headhunter's Axe

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Early 20th C. Naga Indian Headhunter's Axe

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**Originally Listed At $600**

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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#126187

Condition

Lucite 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.

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