Bidspirit auction | INCREDIBE DERVISH CRUTCH ZAFAR TAKIESH

INCREDIBE DERVISH CRUTCH ZAFAR TAKIESH BRASS PARROT HEAD FIGS STEEL BLADE KORAN INSCRIPTION & COVER - STUNNING DERVISH CRUTCH ZAFAR TAKIESH BRASS PARROT HEADS FIGS STEEL BLADE KORAN INSCRIPTION & COVER CARVED INCREDIBLE JADE DERVISH CRUTCH ZAFAR TAKIESH BRASS PARROT HEADS FIGURES , THE STEEL BLADE WITH KORAN INSCRIPTION WITH COVER . A Brass DERVISH CRUTCH OR ZAFAR TAKIESH ( cushion of victory ) was typically used by SUFI as well as HINDU holy men, who would rest On it while meditating . The scabbard ( handle, HILT ) has Parrot heads figures . The majority of these were simple and undecorated objects that parallel the modest Dervish style. Nevertheless. A number of examples were lavishly ornamented, attributed to the fact they were sometimes commissioned by wealthy believers , occasionally to Be given out as gist or for the use of rulers and courtiers. The steel blade softly curved has engraved holy Koran inscription .The cover in cylindrical shape is well carved with beautiful design . Condition : In very good overall condition, there is some rubbing to the gliding on the blade. The short blade remains concealed in its scabbard , but is readily available to its owner as means of self-defense if threatened by unexpected attack. It measures total length 56 cm , length of blade 41.5 cm Condition: Good age related wear