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katana · 13th June 2010, 03:56 PM

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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13th June 2010, 03:56 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	African axe and Knobkerrie 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 . Attached Images