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Freddy · 16th July 2006, 12:42 PM

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).

16th July 2006, 12:42 PM	#2
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	nice axe 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).