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Lew 25th February 2006 05:57 PM
Nice Old Congo Axe For Comment
 
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Hi Guys

This just arrived today. A lovely old Chokwe axe 15" in length with a 6" long head. It has a rich deep patina on to it and a nice design engraved on the steel head. This was a gamble due to the poor quality picture on the auction but I guess the gamble paid off for me. :D


Lew

Flavio 25th February 2006 06:07 PM
GREAT FIND!!!! BEAUTIFULL :)

manicdj 25th February 2006 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES
Hi Guys

This just arrived today. A lovely old Chokwe axe 15" in length with a 6" long head. It has a rich deep patina on to it and a nice design engraved on the steel head. This was a gamble due to the poor quality picture on the auction but I guess the gamble paid off for me. :D


Lew
It sure did, WOW... :eek:

Tim Simmons 25th February 2006 08:46 PM
Very pretty, any chance of a better picture of the engraving. Tim

Freddy 25th February 2006 09:27 PM
Very nice find ! The handle has a great patina.

Freddy

Luc LEFEBVRE 25th February 2006 11:38 PM
Nice one !
Luc

Lew 26th February 2006 06:23 AM
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Tim

As per your request!

Tim Simmons 26th February 2006 10:26 PM
Nice!

ariel 27th February 2006 12:12 AM
The workmanship is better than usual. These African weapons look almost like abstract sculptures. I am not sure they were terribly effective but sure pretty. Not for nothing they are often exhibited in the museums of modern art. Lovely piece!


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