African axe and Knobkerrie

Lew · 13th June 2010, 04:18 PM

They are both Tchokwe mid 20th century I would think. Here is an older version of your axe and a club similar in age to yours.

katana · 13th June 2010, 07:41 PM

Thanks Lew,
do you know whether these axes are considered ceremonial ...or as weapons.

Kind Regards David

Lew · 13th June 2010, 07:46 PM

Weapons I would think.

Lew

13th June 2010, 04:18 PM	#1
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	They are both Tchokwe mid 20th century I would think. Here is an older version of your axe and a club similar in age to yours. Attached Images

13th June 2010, 07:41 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Thanks Lew, do you know whether these axes are considered ceremonial ...or as weapons. Kind Regards David

13th June 2010, 07:46 PM	#3
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Weapons I would think. Lew