Unusual African spear head/ring axe combo

[Ian]

This combination chopping/stabbing weapon recently sold at auction. The axe head looks somewhat like a Hausa "ring axe." Anyone seen a similar example or can identify its origin.

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[Ian]

A Hausa ring axe for comparison. The circular head with external edge sharpened and the internal edge serrated is typical for these axes. Not a very good match to the OP, but the closest I can think of in terms of construction of the axe head.

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[Araña_del_Sol]

Hi Ian, unfortunately I can't offer an ID as this interesting specimen is drawing a blank from me, but I do wonder about a potential Hausa connection. It is my understanding that the blade of Hausa ring axes are usually tanged but maybe this is a more decorative modern example?

- ADS

[Ian]

Hi ADS,

Yes, I'm drawing a blank too. Given the talent and breadth of experience here, someone will likely come along with an answer. Sometimes it can take a few years.

[AndreasM]

Not Hausa. Not Africa. It looks like a simplified version of an Indian axe.

https://www.mandarinmansion.com/item/indian-antelope-axe

[Ian]

Hi AndreasM,


Could be. There is some similarity there.