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13th June 2010, 04:56 PM
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African axe and Knobkerrie
Recently bought these two items (seperately).I would be grateful for any information.
The axe has a forged head, the shaft has burnt (?) decoration with hand carved circles. Nicely balanced. Seems too good for a Tourist item .....dance axe or weapon? Possible origins ?? Early - mid 20th C ??....OAL 47 cms (18.5") The knobkerrie is well used....seems to have a 'root ball' head. Has good balance, age cracking and a lanyard hole. Again 'burnt' decoration... OAL 66cms (26") ball end widest 7cms (nearly 3") Mid 20th C ? Any ideas for possible origin. Thank you Regards David . |
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13th June 2010, 05:18 PM
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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.
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13th June 2010, 08:41 PM
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Thanks Lew,
do you know whether these axes are considered ceremonial ...or as weapons. Kind Regards David |
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13th June 2010, 08:46 PM
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Weapons I would think.
Lew |
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