Old Bullova Fighting Axe of the Chota Nagpur, India - 13432


The BULLOVA is the traditional fighting axe of the Chota Nagpur aboriginal tribes of central India. It comes in a variety of blade shapes and this one has a heavy forked shape blade, 8 1/2 X 7 inches, hand forged. It is mounted on a long dark wood shaft 30 inches long, through its heavy socket. The upper part of the haft is bound with brass bands. Very good condition. Untouched shining age patina on the blade.

 
 
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