Axe

Billman · 20th December 2010, 09:13 AM

Hi

Submitting this on behalf of a french speaking friend - he bought it in the USA, sold as a native axe/weapon - to me it looks african, but I know about tools not weapons... Can anyone give a positive ID???

If you speak french, you can join and log into the Outils Anciens forum at
http://outils-anciens.xooit.fr/t2155...nne.htm#p10940

Thanks in anticipation...

Tim Simmons · 20th December 2010, 05:25 PM

Naga axe said to be the more rare form.

Nonoy Tan · 20th December 2010, 09:56 PM

That is a mean looking axe. Beautiful.

What is the explanation for the variations found among Naga axes?

Battara · 20th December 2010, 10:37 PM

I agree it is a rare form of Naga axe. Congratulations!

VANDOO · 21st December 2010, 04:29 AM

I AGREE A FINE OLD NAGA AX WITH NO FRILLS.= HAIR ECT. THERE ARE SEVERAL VARIATIONS IN FORM AND AS I HAVE NO GOOD REFRENCE BOOKS CAN NOT PIN IT DOWN FOR YOU. tHERE IS ONE OLD WARRIOR IN FRONT OF A LARGE WOODCARVING THAT IS IDENTIFIED AS KONYAK TRIBE. AND ANOTHER PICTURE HAS ONE WARRIOR WITH LOTS OF WEAPONS THERE ARE AT LEAST 2 AX THAT RESEMBLE YOURS.

Billman · 30th December 2010, 10:38 AM

My thanks to all who contributed to a positive ID for this axe, additionally, Michel (the francophone owner from Canada) has asked me to pass on his thanks.

Bill M · 31st December 2010, 02:35 AM

Another old Naga ax

tom hyle · 19th March 2011, 05:57 AM

Is that a metal handle?
Is that a metal handle a-la pandat and Naga two-hand swords?

Bill M · 20th March 2011, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tom hyle

Is that a metal handle?
Is that a metal handle a-la pandat and Naga two-hand swords?

The handle is metal with a wood core. The two hand swords I have seen are all metal. I have one of these also

tom hyle · 20th March 2011, 03:12 AM

you lucky ducky

migueldiaz · 20th March 2011, 02:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Billman

Submitting this on behalf of a french speaking friend - he bought it in the USA, sold as a native axe/weapon - to me it looks african, but I know about tools not weapons... Can anyone give a positive ID???

If you speak french, you can join and log into the Outils Anciens forum at
http://outils-anciens.xooit.fr/t2155...nne.htm#p10940

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20th December 2010, 09:13 AM	#1
Billman Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 129	Axe Hi Submitting this on behalf of a french speaking friend - he bought it in the USA, sold as a native axe/weapon - to me it looks african, but I know about tools not weapons... Can anyone give a positive ID??? If you speak french, you can join and log into the Outils Anciens forum at http://outils-anciens.xooit.fr/t2155...nne.htm#p10940 Thanks in anticipation... Attached Images

21st December 2010, 04:29 AM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I AGREE A FINE OLD NAGA AX WITH NO FRILLS.= HAIR ECT. THERE ARE SEVERAL VARIATIONS IN FORM AND AS I HAVE NO GOOD REFRENCE BOOKS CAN NOT PIN IT DOWN FOR YOU. tHERE IS ONE OLD WARRIOR IN FRONT OF A LARGE WOODCARVING THAT IS IDENTIFIED AS KONYAK TRIBE. AND ANOTHER PICTURE HAS ONE WARRIOR WITH LOTS OF WEAPONS THERE ARE AT LEAST 2 AX THAT RESEMBLE YOURS. Attached Images

31st December 2010, 02:35 AM	#7
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Another old Naga ax Attached Images

20th December 2010, 05:25 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Naga axe said to be the more rare form.

20th December 2010, 09:56 PM	#3
Nonoy Tan Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 293	That is a mean looking axe. Beautiful. What is the explanation for the variations found among Naga axes?

20th December 2010, 10:37 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,225	I agree it is a rare form of Naga axe. Congratulations!

30th December 2010, 10:38 AM	#6
Billman Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 129	My thanks to all who contributed to a positive ID for this axe, additionally, Michel (the francophone owner from Canada) has asked me to pass on his thanks.

19th March 2011, 05:57 AM	#8
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Is that a metal handle? Is that a metal handle a-la pandat and Naga two-hand swords?

20th March 2011, 03:12 AM	#10
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	you lucky ducky