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22nd October 2012, 08:09 PM | #1 |
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Yes, that's correct : it's a Chokwe axe.
Strange that the blade can be fitted both ways. Then the axe becomes an adze. |
22nd October 2012, 08:44 PM | #2 |
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Yes I agree, it's Chokwe
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23rd October 2012, 12:11 AM | #3 |
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Thanks for the responses so far. Have just researched chokwe Adze on this forum and google and it seems that this item could also have been used as a symbol of power similar to a prestige staff or mace.
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23rd October 2012, 06:55 PM | #4 |
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I also confirmed ...
mine |
24th October 2012, 07:12 PM | #5 |
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Hi Velay,
Thanks for your response, I notice that your items have two different types of blades flat like mine and also one with what looks like a round shaft close to where the axe head enters the handle. Are they both able to be used in the horizontal and vertical planes? Also the one with the metal type stud work looks to be of finer quality, does this mean it is for someone of higher status? (or am I jumping to conclusions) |
3rd November 2012, 03:22 PM | #6 |
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hello,
the blade is fixed on the two axes, the blade is thick on both axes ... |
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