Indian madu / singauta parrying shield
Measurements
The madu (or singauta) was an Indian parrying and thrusting weapon consisting of a pair of black buck horns fastened together with their points in opposite directions. Usually the horns overlap, but sometimes they are fastened to the opposite ends of a short handle. In either case, the hand is protected by a small circular shield of leather or iron. It was used by the Bhils and other wild tribes and was a favorite with Hindu religious beggars. It was also used by swordsmen for guarding, being held in the left hand. (reference - A Glossary of the Construction, Decoration and Use of Arms and Armor in All Countries and in All Times, by George Cameron Stone)
Several years ago, The Atlanta Cutlery Company of Atlanta, Georgia, decided to replicate the madu with a pair of steel kriss blades. TherionArms has acquired the very last Atlanta Cutlery madu available, and hereby offer it to our clients. The madu is pictured above, with the last three pictures being a comparison of the steel bladed madu alongside an antique madu from Therion's collection.
length: 24"
blades: 7 3/4"
blade width: 1"
shield: 7 5/8"
weight: 1 lb 5.0 oz
