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Old 21st July 2008, 11:03 PM   #1
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Default 2 African Axes any ideas as to region

Hi,
gained these two Axes from the Rydzewski Collection of Tribal Art. Rydzewski whom did ..."significant work in the advancement of Irrigation systems for developing countries ....." ( mostly in Africa )

These 2 axes came from his travels.

I believe he was mainly in West Africa and to me seems likely the axes were sourced there. One of the axe's haft is bowed 'into' the head ... has the wood 'warped' ...or is this type 'uncommon' or for a certain 'task' ? They are 49 cms and 56cms OAL

Comments and advice freely accepted

Regards David
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