Battle-axe nineteenth century

Steel, hardwood, iron | 79.5 x 13.0 x 3.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 37658

Saloon Corridor , Sandringham House

Description

A battle axe or pharetri usually associated with the Khond peoples indigenous to central, eastern and southern parts of India. The axe with a narrow, bow-shaped, steel blade with an incurved cutting edge, on a hardwood shaft with an iron cap and ferrule.

Provenance

Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76
People involved

Acquirer(s)

Search the collection View the person page King Edward VII, King of the United Kingdom (1841-1910)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Steel, hardwood, iron

steel, hardwood, iron

Measurements

79.5 x 13.0 x 3.7 cm (whole object)
Groupings
Category
Arms and Armour
Object type(s)
weapons
edged weapons
axes (weapons)
battle axes

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