Africa ceremonial axe Mumuye
 

I bought this strange bronze ceremonial axe / sceptre.
The form is really original and well balanced.
37cm / 25cm
Not for a fight of course.
A very nice Tribal object, a sort of "flag".

The Mumuye (north Nigeria) also use a similar axe as currency (see the pic from Danny mapico ;) )

Luc

Oh yes, more more more!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

OK Tim
Luc

I really like that head holding the blade, very striking piece, superb. Is it the same on the other side?

Does look like a head holding the blade. Unfortunately it looks more like a repair by welding. Who cares, this is a neat piece!!

In fact Tim, it is not a head but the way the blade is fixed to the handle with 2 rivets, Mr Double D is right.
But you have a good eye Tim, I did'nt see the head that appears here.It gives a new look to this axe !
On the other side, one rivet left, there is a little hole.
Luc

KAPSIKI axe
 

I have found similar in the book "African Metal Implements".
Described as Kapsiki by Peter Westerdijk the curator of this exhibition.
Luc

Excellent, it is so satisfying to find published examples like this.

A wonderful piece, thank you for sharing!