Waghnak

22.4015

Waghnak

22.4015

Description

Waghnak (tiger claws) consist of four connected steel claws sharpened on their inner edges with side rings for the insertion of the first and fourth fingers.
This weapon is popularly associated with the 17th century ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj who was adept in guerrilla warfare.

Collection

Arms and Armour

Object Type

Arms

Material

Steel

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

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Date

19th Century CE

Location

Maharashtra

Dimension

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