Oceanian axe identification

Tim Simmons · 21st June 2019, 10:56 AM

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

Pinocchio · 21st June 2019, 07:28 PM

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 · 22nd June 2019, 03:49 AM

Quote:

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.

21st June 2019, 10:56 AM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,935	I am sure I have an illustration of this form of axe harft. I think it is from one of the Vanuatu Islands.

21st June 2019, 07:28 PM	#2
Pinocchio Member Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 12	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