Scarce And Desirable Moro Panabas Or Nawi Battle Axe Circa 1900
| Country of Origin: | Philippines |
| Overall Length: | 35 1/2" (approx.) |
| Blade Length: | 19" (approx.) |
| *Condition: | Very Good Plus (please refer to photographs) |
| Stock No: | 000839 |
A Scarce And Desirable Moro Panabas Or Nawi Battle Axe Circa 1900 Once The Property Of The Indianapolis Museum Of Art.
A truly fearsome axe used in battle and as an executioner’s beheading axe as well as a badge of rank. The well forged laminated blade has a 19 inch cutting edge and a 4 and 3/4 inch width at the front.
The panabas is among the largest of the Filipino swords. The hilt of the panabas is of narra wood and decoratively wrapped in rattan. The hilt is further adorned with line decoration. The laminated blade is thicker at the base so as to absorb the massive forces the panabas deals out with every blow.
As with many Moro weapons the panabas is razor sharp. This panabas was deaccessioned by the Indianapolis Museum of Art and retains the Museum’s inventory number in red ink, S4282.81.9. The panabas was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Crook.
The total length is 35 and 1/2 inches. Condition is excellent for a panabas with lovely patination to the rattan. The blade shows delamination and a deep even age brown.
A unique opportunity to purchase an absolutely genuine museum quality panabas.
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