Africa ceremonial axe Mumuye

[Luc LEFEBVRE]

I bought this strange bronze ceremonial axe / sceptre.
The form is really original and well balanced.
37cm / 25cm
Not for a fight of course.
A very nice Tribal object, a sort of "flag".

The Mumuye (north Nigeria) also use a similar axe as currency (see the pic from Danny mapico ;) )

Luc

[Tim Simmons]

Oh yes, more more more!! :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Luc LEFEBVRE]

OK Tim
Luc

[Tim Simmons]

I really like that head holding the blade, very striking piece, superb. Is it the same on the other side?

[The Double D]

Does look like a head holding the blade. Unfortunately it looks more like a repair by welding. Who cares, this is a neat piece!!

[Luc LEFEBVRE]

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]

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

[Tim Simmons]

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

[Battara]

A wonderful piece, thank you for sharing!