Bullova
| Bullova | |
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| Information | |
| Weapon type: | Axe |
| Use: | weapon |
| Creation time: | around 16th century |
| Working time: | 16th century - 19th century |
| Region of origin / author: |
India , tribes in Chota Nagpur (today Chhattisgarh state ) |
| Distribution: | India |
| Overall length: | about 88 cm |
| Blade length: | about 14 - 29 cm |
| Blade width: | about 19 cm |
| Handle: | Wood, metal |
| Particularities: | A dagger is often attached to the end of the handle |
| Lists on the subject | |
The bullova is an Indian battle ax used by the tribes in Chota Nagpur (now Chhattisgarh state ).
history
The Bullova was developed in India as a weapon of war for use by foot troops. Due to its later spread throughout India, there are many variations.
description
The blades are made of steel and have a variety of shapes. They can be triangular, rectangular, crescent-shaped, or curved. The blade is attached to the handle with the help of an eye . The length of the blade is about 25 cm, the total length of the bullova is up to about 80 cm. The handle is either made of wood and can be reinforced with metal rings or it is made entirely of metal. There is sometimes a blade at the top of the handle.
See also
literature
- George Cameron Stone , Donald J. LaRocca, A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor: in All Countries and in All Times , 1934, 155, ISBN 978-0-486-40726-5
- Robert Elgood, Hindu arms and ritual: arms and armor from India 1400-1865 , illustrated edition Eburon, 2004, ISBN 978-90-5972-020-6
- Indian Museum, Indian and Oriental Arms and Armor , Courier Dover Publications, 2002, ISBN 978-0-486-42229-9
Web links
- Royal Armories : [1]
- Oriental Arms: [2] , [3] , [4] , [5]
- Bullova at Hermann Historica
- Christie's : [6]
- Jorge Caravana Collection: [7]