Oceanian axe identification

[Tim Simmons]

I am sure I have an illustration of this form of axe harft. I think it is from one of the Vanuatu Islands.

[Pinocchio]

Thanks Tim,

I don’t think it is from Africa as it has a trader iron axe. African were making iron axes before the arrival of the European with was not the case with the melanesians. I think it’s more from this area.
Francois

[David]

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

I am sure I have an illustration of this form of axe harft. I think it is from one of the Vanuatu Islands.

Tim, i think you are on to something. These are all identified as Vanuatu Island axes.