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			I recently picked up this ax which I believe to be either Zulu or Shona, based on the wire work; I'm leaning towards Zulu because of the tack work. 
		
		
		
			The ax belonged to the estate of Edward Frey, who was a collector and researcher of Oriental Arms. The addition of the leather loop is interesting as I believe it was influenced by European contact, so I am guessing late 20th Century. As shown the ax has a broken piece on the head, but everything is firm, so as the previous owner I think I will leave it as is.  | 
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