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Found this axe on eBay......probably not functional... as to the inherant weaknesses with 'forked' branches. Carving on the prongs seems to indicate either male/female or two differing status symbols (head piece/hat?).
Any ideas as to Tribe or function???..... I'm guessing that is not a sort of Swiss Army knife.........with an axe/catapult combo.... ![]() http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...MEWA:IT&ih=014 |
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Great find.
My guess is that it originates from Burkina Faso, probably from the Lobi tribe. Try to look at some Lobi statues. You'll see a resemblance with the two figures on the axe. A lot of African axes are purely ceremonial. Nevertheless, it's a beauty (in my opinion). |
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Freddy, I am right in saying that the Lobi are well known for their catapults ???
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Yes, you're right. But a combination axe/catapult is new to me.
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Freddy ...I was only joking .....but.......
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