Head hunter ax with carving of heads on handle

[dark379]

Hi may i ask if why there is a head carving on this head hunter ax. Thank you

[VANDOO]

THE HEADS ARE NON TRADITIONAL DECORATION DONE TO APPEAL TO TOURISTS WHO KNOW LITTLE OF THE PHILIPPINE WEAPONS AND CULTURE. THIS OBJECT APPEARS TO BE A GOOD EXAMPLE OF ARTIFICIALLY AGEING FROM THE GOO COOKED ON TO THE WOOD SHAFT TO THE ACID TREATED METAL. PROBABLY NOT MADE BY PHILIPPINES OR IN THE PHILIPPINES. A GOOD EXAMPLE OF WHAT TO AVOID IN MY OPINION.

[dark379]

Oh i see thank you for the information it's a new knowledge for me... :) :eek:

[asomotif]

Good pictures btw.