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katana 13th June 2010 03:56 PM
African axe and Knobkerrie
 
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Recently bought these two items (seperately).I would be grateful for any information.

The axe has a forged head, the shaft has burnt (?) decoration with hand carved circles. Nicely balanced. Seems too good for a Tourist item .....dance axe or weapon? Possible origins ?? Early - mid 20th C ??....OAL 47 cms (18.5")

The knobkerrie is well used....seems to have a 'root ball' head. Has good balance, age cracking and a lanyard hole. Again 'burnt' decoration... OAL 66cms (26") ball end widest 7cms (nearly 3") Mid 20th C ? Any ideas for possible origin.

Thank you

Regards David


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Lew 13th June 2010 04:18 PM
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They are both Tchokwe mid 20th century I would think. Here is an older version of your axe and a club similar in age to yours.

katana 13th June 2010 07:41 PM
Thanks Lew,
do you know whether these axes are considered ceremonial ...or as weapons.

Kind Regards David

Lew 13th June 2010 07:46 PM
Weapons I would think.

Lew


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