African adze

Freddy · 21st October 2006, 10:00 PM

In another thread, I mentioned that I found an african adze which was sold as a statue

http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/ws/eBayISAPI...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1

When I looked at the picture of the auction, I saw something at the back of this statue. It could be a shadow, so I asked the seller if, by any chance, there was a metal blade......and there was.

I didn't hesitate and bought the piece right away.

Turned out that I was right. It was an african adze with a figural handle. The handle depicts a woman. The seller told me the statue was 'Mnweysi' . I'm not sure about the origin, but it could be 'Nyamwesi' from Tansania.

I would appreciate any comment.

Tim Simmons · 21st October 2006, 10:09 PM

To me it does not seem as confident as Nyamwesi work. Nice thing anyway. It is interesting the way the blade falls sharply down the figure. I still think I got the best bit

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21st October 2006, 10:00 PM	#1
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	African adze In another thread, I mentioned that I found an african adze which was sold as a statue http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/ws/eBayISAPI...MEWN%3AIT&rd=1 When I looked at the picture of the auction, I saw something at the back of this statue. It could be a shadow, so I asked the seller if, by any chance, there was a metal blade......and there was. I didn't hesitate and bought the piece right away. Turned out that I was right. It was an african adze with a figural handle. The handle depicts a woman. The seller told me the statue was 'Mnweysi' . I'm not sure about the origin, but it could be 'Nyamwesi' from Tansania. I would appreciate any comment.

21st October 2006, 10:09 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	To me it does not seem as confident as Nyamwesi work. Nice thing anyway. It is interesting the way the blade falls sharply down the figure. I still think I got the best bit .