AXE FOR DISCUSSION ?

Taffjones · 22nd October 2012, 12:52 PM

Have had this axe ? sitting in my collection for sometime. Your thoughts on this item would be appreciated. You will notice from the photographs that the blade can be fitted in both the vertical and horizontal planes. Could this item have a duel role or not be a fighting item at all. The item also looks to have blind holes drilled into the shaft for decoration. The nearest match I have found so far is African possibly Chokwe.

Thanks once more in anticipation

Shimmerxxx · 22nd October 2012, 06:00 PM

Based on the way the head can be fitted in both the vertical and horizontal planes I would would guess that this is more of a tool than a weapon. Or at least something that could be used as a tool as well as a weapon.

It reminds me of the mattock I used to have in the shed!

Freddy · 22nd October 2012, 08:09 PM

Yes, that's correct : it's a Chokwe axe.

Strange that the blade can be fitted both ways. Then the axe becomes an adze.

Kipinga50 · 22nd October 2012, 08:44 PM

Yes I agree, it's Chokwe

Taffjones · 23rd October 2012, 12:11 AM

Thanks for the responses so far. Have just researched chokwe Adze on this forum and google and it seems that this item could also have been used as a symbol of power similar to a prestige staff or mace.

the hairy velay · 23rd October 2012, 06:55 PM

I also confirmed ...
mine

Taffjones · 24th October 2012, 07:12 PM

Hi Velay,
Thanks for your response, I notice that your items have two different types of blades flat like mine and also one with what looks like a round shaft close to where the axe head enters the handle. Are they both able to be used in the horizontal and vertical planes? Also the one with the metal type stud work looks to be of finer quality, does this mean it is for someone of higher status? (or am I jumping to conclusions)

the hairy velay · 3rd November 2012, 03:22 PM

hello,
the blade is fixed on the two axes, the blade is thick on both axes ...

22nd October 2012, 12:52 PM	#1
Taffjones Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abertridwr Posts: 50	AXE FOR DISCUSSION ? Have had this axe ? sitting in my collection for sometime. Your thoughts on this item would be appreciated. You will notice from the photographs that the blade can be fitted in both the vertical and horizontal planes. Could this item have a duel role or not be a fighting item at all. The item also looks to have blind holes drilled into the shaft for decoration. The nearest match I have found so far is African possibly Chokwe. Thanks once more in anticipation Attached Images

23rd October 2012, 06:55 PM	#6
the hairy velay Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 20	I also confirmed ... mine Attached Images

22nd October 2012, 06:00 PM	#2
Shimmerxxx Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Wickford, UK Posts: 54	Based on the way the head can be fitted in both the vertical and horizontal planes I would would guess that this is more of a tool than a weapon. Or at least something that could be used as a tool as well as a weapon. It reminds me of the mattock I used to have in the shed!

22nd October 2012, 08:09 PM	#3
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Yes, that's correct : it's a Chokwe axe. Strange that the blade can be fitted both ways. Then the axe becomes an adze.

22nd October 2012, 08:44 PM	#4
Kipinga50 Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Sao Vicente Posts: 28	Yes I agree, it's Chokwe

23rd October 2012, 12:11 AM	#5
Taffjones Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abertridwr Posts: 50	Thanks for the responses so far. Have just researched chokwe Adze on this forum and google and it seems that this item could also have been used as a symbol of power similar to a prestige staff or mace.

24th October 2012, 07:12 PM	#7
Taffjones Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Abertridwr Posts: 50	Hi Velay, Thanks for your response, I notice that your items have two different types of blades flat like mine and also one with what looks like a round shaft close to where the axe head enters the handle. Are they both able to be used in the horizontal and vertical planes? Also the one with the metal type stud work looks to be of finer quality, does this mean it is for someone of higher status? (or am I jumping to conclusions)

3rd November 2012, 03:22 PM	#8
the hairy velay Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 20	hello, the blade is fixed on the two axes, the blade is thick on both axes ...