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INCREDIBLE JADE DERVISH CRUTCH ZAFAR TAKIESH JEWEL DECORATED - INCREDIBLE JADE DERVISH CRUTCH ZAFAR TAKIESH JEWEL DECORATEDA Jade 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 two animal figures in carved shape and is decorated with SEMI PRESIOUS gems.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.. Condition : In very good overall condition. . The cane is missing . Condition: Good