Moroccan axe?

kronckew · 17th November 2018, 02:22 PM

North West african axe: Info from vendor
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Country: Morocco
Weapon Type: Axe
Year of Manufacture: 1900
Overall Length: 34.5 cm
Barrel/ blade length: 27.3 cm

A beautiful tomahawk
hand-carved by an artist in Morocco in the 20's
the handle is made of quality hornbeam wood,
the blade is made of carbon steel with an
engraving of a tree with leaves
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Coming my way from Israel. I am awaiting being gouged by customs.

Thought it looked cool. not sure if the head is on the right way

Have seen them both ways....

Couldn't find any ref. by searching the forum (or google).

17th November 2018, 02:22 PM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,205	Moroccan axe? North West african axe: Info from vendor ================================= Country: Morocco Weapon Type: Axe Year of Manufacture: 1900 Overall Length: 34.5 cm Barrel/ blade length: 27.3 cm A beautiful tomahawk hand-carved by an artist in Morocco in the 20's the handle is made of quality hornbeam wood, the blade is made of carbon steel with an engraving of a tree with leaves ================================= Coming my way from Israel. I am awaiting being gouged by customs. Thought it looked cool. not sure if the head is on the right way Have seen them both ways.... Couldn't find any ref. by searching the forum (or google). Attached Images