Ancient Ankus. Spike of a Forged and Sculpted Iron Mahout. Elephant, India, Nepal

  
Anka or Pic de Cornac. Antique forged and sculpted iron. The handle is decorated with geometric patterns typical of the 19th and early 20th centuries, often handmade. The small metal rings could be used to pass a strap or cord to hang it from the cornac's belt.