Hmong hook axe, Montgnard mak axe

[wildwolberine]

A couple of interesting items. Top is what appears to be a Hmong hook axe. Similar to the axe Hazen Audel carries in Primal Survivor: Mighty Mekong (show also has footage of Hmong smith forging a hook axe). Differs in having a tang and bolster instead of forged socket. Haft is bamboo with rattan bands.

Bottom is Montagnard axe, steel blade with scrap metal fittings. Haft is bamboo with thickened root section. Still has wood peg holding blade in place.

Curious to know if anyone has experience with these, or could suggest region or tribal affiliation?

Last photo is from National Geographic, April 1968 “Viet Nam’s Montagnards”