African (shona) axe?

Tim Simmons · 10th May 2006, 09:06 PM

I did say that I am not 100% convinced that these are all tourist things. That idea is often formed when collectors have no real comprehension of the material poverty that is the lot of many Africans. These are simple made things, made from what ever is to hand. They are traditionally chiefly regalia. It was obviously not made yesterday. So for saveloy and chips I think it is good. What do they put in saveloy anyway, they do not taste like I remember.

1908 is possible for the use of aluminium but it was very expensive untill the end of WW1. Usually it is an indication of being made from the 1920s.

10th May 2006, 09:06 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	I did say that I am not 100% convinced that these are all tourist things. That idea is often formed when collectors have no real comprehension of the material poverty that is the lot of many Africans. These are simple made things, made from what ever is to hand. They are traditionally chiefly regalia. It was obviously not made yesterday. So for saveloy and chips I think it is good. What do they put in saveloy anyway, they do not taste like I remember. 1908 is possible for the use of aluminium but it was very expensive untill the end of WW1. Usually it is an indication of being made from the 1920s. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 10th May 2006 at 09:17 PM.

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