Heavy Stone headed axe origin unknown

Battara · 19th August 2019, 03:49 AM

I too was thinking New Guinea.

Tim Simmons · 19th August 2019, 08:56 AM

Very nice. I think it is South American. I hope to add pictures. The shape of the stone is atypical of PNG. Looks good to swing.

Sajen · 19th August 2019, 11:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

The shape of the stone is atypical of PNG.

Also the shaft from palm wood is atypical for PNG. Interesting axe.

Regards,
Detlef

Edster · 19th August 2019, 01:29 PM

I like the palm wood handle, but it looks too short for the apparent weight of the stone. Wrap looks like rattan common in Indonesia area. Stone, somewhat sculpted, looks more like a basher than a chopper. Dare I say craft item rather than used in the field?

Regards,
Ed

TomHurstAntiques · 22nd August 2019, 11:38 AM

I think this is South American Amazonian.

19th August 2019, 03:49 AM	#1
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	I too was thinking New Guinea.

19th August 2019, 08:56 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	Very nice. I think it is South American. I hope to add pictures. The shape of the stone is atypical of PNG. Looks good to swing.

19th August 2019, 01:29 PM	#4
Edster Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 411	I like the palm wood handle, but it looks too short for the apparent weight of the stone. Wrap looks like rattan common in Indonesia area. Stone, somewhat sculpted, looks more like a basher than a chopper. Dare I say craft item rather than used in the field? Regards, Ed

22nd August 2019, 11:38 AM	#5
TomHurstAntiques Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Dorset Posts: 38	I think this is South American Amazonian.