African adze

[Freddy]

In another thread, I mentioned that I found an african adze which was sold as a statue :confused:

http://cgi.benl.ebay.be/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&ih=001&item=110039569116&rd=1&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWN%3AIT&rd=1

When I looked at the picture of the auction, I saw something at the back of this statue. It could be a shadow, so I asked the seller if, by any chance, there was a metal blade......and there was.

I didn't hesitate and bought the piece right away.

Turned out that I was right. It was an african adze with a figural handle. The handle depicts a woman. The seller told me the statue was 'Mnweysi' . I'm not sure about the origin, but it could be 'Nyamwesi' from Tansania.

I would appreciate any comment.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/Afbeelding1119.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/Afbeelding1116.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/Afbeelding1115.jpg

[Tim Simmons]

To me it does not seem as confident as Nyamwesi work. Nice thing anyway. It is interesting the way the blade falls sharply down the figure. I still think I got the best bit :D .