Interesting Axes for ID
 

I know that some peeps only frequent either the Ethno or European forum, so I thought I'd ask here as well to catch the Euro' only members.

These have become a subject of some debate. If you haven't caught the discussion so far....
Plausible theories for their origins (so far):
Indian
Eastern European
Arabian

My feelings are that whatever their origin, they are clearly a distinct type and we should be able to identify them by other known examples.
I've been wrong so far!

Heres the other thread:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...t=13791&page=2

Dimensions of axes are:
The larger axe head is 13.5cm/10cm, Weighing (approx) 380g minus the shaft.
The smaller axe head is 10.5cm/9.25cm weighing about the same: 380g.
Shafts appear to be crude replacements.

Several forumites have put forward a solid case for the possibility of these being European, hopefully someone will recognise them.

Anyone seen this type before?

Best
Gene

.........just so this post does not go unanswered......I still think Arabian :D :D