1100
Indian madu parrying weapon
19th century
Overall length
82 cm
Materials
steel, blackbuck horns, brass
Dating
India
19th century
This is an Indian Maduvu Buckler or Parrying shield, a self defence weapon favored by both the Marathas and Bhil people Jogis and fakirs. The more common name is Madu and it consists of two blackbuck antilope horns pointing in opposite directions with the horn tops reinforced with two small spearheads made of steel. The handle section is covered with a thin steel dhal shield of 13,5cm that has 6 brass bosses. Overall size is 82cm. Condition is very good. From a Belgian (Ostend) private collection. A very unusual and decorative item. This is a Non-CITES listed item.
Literature: A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times, George Cameron Stone, p. 423
Price:
1100
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