Africa ceremonial axe Mumuye

Luc LEFEBVRE · 13th September 2006, 07:56 PM

In fact Tim, it is not a head but the way the blade is fixed to the handle with 2 rivets, Mr Double D is right.
But you have a good eye Tim, I did'nt see the head that appears here.It gives a new look to this axe !
On the other side, one rivet left, there is a little hole.
Luc

Luc LEFEBVRE · 7th November 2006, 10:29 PM

I have found similar in the book "African Metal Implements".
Described as Kapsiki by Peter Westerdijk the curator of this exhibition.
Luc

Tim Simmons · 8th November 2006, 07:22 AM

Excellent, it is so satisfying to find published examples like this.

Battara · 8th November 2006, 07:15 PM

A wonderful piece, thank you for sharing!

13th September 2006, 07:56 PM	#1
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 473	In fact Tim, it is not a head but the way the blade is fixed to the handle with 2 rivets, Mr Double D is right. But you have a good eye Tim, I did'nt see the head that appears here.It gives a new look to this axe ! On the other side, one rivet left, there is a little hole. Luc Attached Images

7th November 2006, 10:29 PM	#2
Luc LEFEBVRE Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: France Posts: 473	KAPSIKI axe I have found similar in the book "African Metal Implements". Described as Kapsiki by Peter Westerdijk the curator of this exhibition. Luc Attached Images

8th November 2006, 07:22 AM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Excellent, it is so satisfying to find published examples like this.

8th November 2006, 07:15 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,310	A wonderful piece, thank you for sharing!