Indian staff weapons
Traditional varieties of battle-ax and mace continued to be found in the armouries of Hindu and Muslim princes, and among the weaponry of tribal peoples. Many of these weapons were more ceremonial than practical, their elaborate decoration being an indicator of their owner’s wealth and status. (1- Indian, Elephant Goad (ankus) late 17 th century early 18 th century; 2- Tabar indo-persian Axe; 3- 17th century Ankusha from south India).
