Nice Old Congo Axe For Comment

manicdj · 25th February 2006, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Hi Guys

This just arrived today. A lovely old Chokwe axe 15" in length with a 6" long head. It has a rich deep patina on to it and a nice design engraved on the steel head. This was a gamble due to the poor quality picture on the auction but I guess the gamble paid off for me.

Lew

It sure did, WOW...

Tim Simmons · 25th February 2006, 07:46 PM

Very pretty, any chance of a better picture of the engraving. Tim

Freddy · 25th February 2006, 08:27 PM

Very nice find ! The handle has a great patina.

Freddy

Luc LEFEBVRE · 25th February 2006, 10:38 PM

Nice one !
Luc

Lew · 26th February 2006, 05:23 AM

Tim

As per your request!

Tim Simmons · 26th February 2006, 09:26 PM

Nice!

ariel · 26th February 2006, 11:12 PM

The workmanship is better than usual. These African weapons look almost like abstract sculptures. I am not sure they were terribly effective but sure pretty. Not for nothing they are often exhibited in the museums of modern art. Lovely piece!

26th February 2006, 05:23 AM	#5
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	Tim As per your request! Attached Images

25th February 2006, 07:46 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Very pretty, any chance of a better picture of the engraving. Tim

25th February 2006, 08:27 PM	#3
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Very nice find ! The handle has a great patina. Freddy

25th February 2006, 10:38 PM	#4
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 473	Nice one ! Luc

26th February 2006, 09:26 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Nice!

26th February 2006, 11:12 PM	#7
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	The workmanship is better than usual. These African weapons look almost like abstract sculptures. I am not sure they were terribly effective but sure pretty. Not for nothing they are often exhibited in the museums of modern art. Lovely piece!