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trenchwarfare 28th December 2008 05:27 AM
Need ID for Two Axes
 
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I need an ID for these two axes. Pretty sure the one on the left with the trade blade is African. Not so sure of the other. Is similar to Malaysian axes I have seen. Thanks in advance, M.P.

Tim Simmons 28th December 2008 09:45 AM
These are from Southern Africa.

trenchwarfare 29th December 2008 04:55 PM
No other comments? These must be really boring axes. M.P.

Lew 29th December 2008 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by trenchwarfare
No other comments? These must be really boring axes. M.P.
The larger of the two is Xhosa/Zulu the blade comes from an old herb chopper the other is a typical work or ritual axe.

Lew

colin henshaw 29th December 2008 05:59 PM
The one on the left - the shaft is from a Shona (Zimbabwe) axe, the raised part at the top of the wood is typical. The "herb-chopper" blade does not belong I think.

The axe on the right looks like from a bit further north, maybe Rotse (Zambia). Probably a village headman's "badge of office" - being part of his costume.

Regards.


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