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Indian Madu Shields Set with Horns and Decorative Colorful Bucklers.
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Indian Madu Shields Set with Horns and Decorative Colorful Bucklers

$2,340.00

Indian Madu shields set with horns and decorative colorful bucklers.  These Madu were used defensively by Fakirs and Mendicants who were generally not allowed to carry traditional weapons.  The shields, also known as Dhal, are intricately decorated and painted with a distinct four steel discs in the center of the shield.  In the back the shield is fitted with woven straps covered in red cloth.

These Madu Dhal shields with Indian deer horns were probably made in the late 19th to early 20th century.

Dimensions:

Shield diameter: 28 cm / 11 inches

Length with horns: 80 cm / 31 inches  – 67 cm / 26 inches

Set weight: 3 Kg / 6.6 lbs.

Price DOES NOT include delivery.  If in Israel then price will appear with the 17% VAT.  A separate cost will be sent for shipping this item.  Cost will depend on the client's address, weight and/or volume of the package.
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The Maduvu, also known as a maru or madu and it is also referred to as a maan kombu after the deer horns from which it is traditionally made, specifically those of the Indian blackbuck (Antilope cervicapra).  A madu is used as a double-bladed dagger.  It typically consists of two blackbuck horns pointing in opposite directions connected by two crossbars which also act as a handle.  This later variation has horns tipped with steel.

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