Name/Title
BarchhaEntry/Object ID
235; Full Code: 235.11.43-PA-TRTags
Pole ArmDescription
This artifact is a Pole-Mounted Dhariya, a specialized regional variant of the Indian bill-hook or recurved pole-axe. It represents a "High-Velocity" extension of the recurved blade logic found in your ancestral Por lot, adapted for extended reach and rotational maneuvers. The piece features a high-utility recurved steel head mounted on a seasoned bamboo shaft with refined brass reinforcements.
Core Components & Engineering
The Blade (Recurved Forward-Belly Steel): A single-edged blade with a dramatic forward curve, tapering to a needle-sharp point.
Geometry: The recurve shifts the "Center of Percussion" toward the upper third of the blade. This geometry ensures that during a swinging motion, the edge "traps" the target, preventing it from sliding off the tip.
Surface Finish: The blade has been cleaned to a semi-bright finish, revealing the honest tool-marks and structural density of the forged steel.
The Socket & Ferrule (Engraved Brass): The head is attached via a robust brass socket that sleeves over the bamboo.
Reinforcement Logic: The socket features multiple rhythmic iron pins and is decorated with dense, hand-chased geometric engravings. This serves as a mechanical gusset, preventing the bamboo from splitting under the torque generated by the long-lever shaft.
The Shaft (Iron-Reinforced Bamboo): Constructed from a single length of seasoned bamboo.
Material Properties: Chosen for its high tensile strength and natural flexibility, bamboo provides the necessary shock absorption for a long-range tool.
Counterbalance: The base of the shaft features an engraved brass butt-cap (shoe), which protects the wood and balances the weight of the head for faster rotational recovery.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Blacksmiths of ParwanooDate made
circa 2016Ethnography
Cultural Region
State/Province
Himachal PradeshDimensions
Dimension Description
71"Length
16 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Custom MadePlace
State/Province
Himachal Pradesh
