Cameroon,Bamileke? hand axe

Tim Simmons · 21st October 2006, 06:15 PM

Ahh skate with capers

Do not get me wrong I have been very naughty buying this. My wife bought some cloths not that long ago so maybe that was play on my mind. Boys toy expensive? Ladies like- shoes, jackets, bags, scarfs,jumpers, fancy tops, creams zzzzzzzzz.

PS. The human head and face with full cheeks is a common motif in Bamileke art.

PS. How long do ladies things last? I can sell this in ten years time. They do not think of that.

PS. Some people are happy to waste money on cars? I drive an old heap.

Freddy · 21st October 2006, 07:54 PM

Nice find, Tim.

By looking at the head on the handle, I would say Bamileke, Cameroon.

In 'Afrikanische Waffen' by Fisher & Zirngibl (1978), I found a knife which could be from the same origin. The authors identify this piece as Bali (Cameroon).

The author says : 'Cult knife with fur sheath, belonged to King Galega II'

Especially, the part of the handle near the blade looks similar.

Here's a pic :

Luc LEFEBVRE · 22nd October 2006, 10:39 AM

very nice one, never see before
luc

Mapico1 · 22nd October 2006, 04:23 PM

very nice OLD arm!
For sure Cameroun,Bamileke?or Bamun?or Bacham?
Doesn't matter...
Danny

21st October 2006, 06:15 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,921	Ahh skate with capers Do not get me wrong I have been very naughty buying this. My wife bought some cloths not that long ago so maybe that was play on my mind. Boys toy expensive? Ladies like- shoes, jackets, bags, scarfs,jumpers, fancy tops, creams zzzzzzzzz. PS. The human head and face with full cheeks is a common motif in Bamileke art. PS. How long do ladies things last? I can sell this in ten years time. They do not think of that. PS. Some people are happy to waste money on cars? I drive an old heap. Last edited by Tim Simmons; 21st October 2006 at 06:51 PM.

22nd October 2006, 04:23 PM	#4
Mapico1 Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 86	oldie very nice OLD arm! For sure Cameroun,Bamileke?or Bamun?or Bacham? Doesn't matter... Danny

21st October 2006, 07:54 PM	#2
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Nice find, Tim. By looking at the head on the handle, I would say Bamileke, Cameroon. In 'Afrikanische Waffen' by Fisher & Zirngibl (1978), I found a knife which could be from the same origin. The authors identify this piece as Bali (Cameroon). The author says : 'Cult knife with fur sheath, belonged to King Galega II' Especially, the part of the handle near the blade looks similar. Here's a pic :

22nd October 2006, 10:39 AM	#3
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 473	very nice one, never see before luc