Name/Title
DhariyuEntry/Object ID
184; Full Code: 184.9.34-PA-IMTags
Pole ArmDescription
This is a Compact Dhariyu, standing at a total length of 3.5 feet. While it shares the same structural "DNA" as your full-sized Gujarati pole-arms, its reduced scale transitions the tool from a primary battlefield or agricultural implement into a highly maneuverable close-quarters defensive weapon and status staff.
Core Components & Regional Engineering
The Blade: Features the hallmark hooked-beak profile of the North Gujarat/Saurashtra region. The blade is shorter and more acute than the full-sized versions, optimized for rapid "hook-and-pull" maneuvers. The steel exhibits traditional hammer marks from manual forging, ensuring a dense, impact-resistant edge.
The High-Status Ferrule: The mounting is significantly elevated by a long, chased brass sleeve. The engraving features a dense "chevron and hatch" pattern, which provides both structural reinforcement to the bamboo junction and a high-friction surface for the lead hand.
The Shaft (Fire-Seasoned Bamboo): Mounted on a premium "Male" Bamboo shaft. This specific specimen shows a deep, dark patina, likely achieved through fire-seasoning (heat treatment). This process carbonizes the outer sugars of the bamboo, making it exceptionally hard and resistant to moisture-induced warping—a critical requirement for maintaining a consistent "process" in the varied climates of Gujarat.
The Butt-Cap: Finished with a matching engraved brass cap, which protects the base of the bamboo and adds the necessary counterweight to keep the point of balance near the upper third of the staff.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Blacksmith of DahegamDate made
circa 2012Ethnography
Cultural Region
* Untyped Cultural Region
Tribal GujaratState/Province
GujaratRegion
Western IndiaDimensions
Dimension Description
4"Length
6-1/2 inAcquisition
Acquisition Method
Custom Made
