Arms & Armour, Asian, Ethno & More
By Scollard Auctions
Jun 13, 2024
Brea, California, United States
Auction featuring many fine examples of edged weapons, armour including many helmets and Japanese suit parts, ethnographic pieces featuring pre-Columbian, Filipino and Africa lots, a wide selection of jewelry, fossils and minerals as well as other assorted collectables.

LOT 32:

19th C. Steel Indian Elephant Goad Combination-Dagger

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Start price:
$ 225
Estimated price :
$500 - $700
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sales tax: 7.75% On the full lot's price and commission
Auction took place on Jun 13, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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19th C. Steel Indian Elephant Goad Combination-Dagger
Indian elephant combination-dagger, known as ankus or Indian elephant goad from South India, 19th century. Carried by a elephant driver (Mahout), the pointed tip and dual elephant trunk shaped protrusion to the face is double edged and inlaid in silver decoration. The shaft has a series of iron rings and at the base features a pommel in brass. Carved brass pommel is in the shape of a lion head with a smaller lion protruding in pierced carving. The pommel can be unscrewed from the shaft revealing a stiletto like four sided blade for puncturing. Size overall 18 7/8" L, blade 6 1/2" H x 5 1/2" W
Condition: Very good with detail remaining to the inlay throughout under original patina.

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