Highs and Lows of Auctions Panabas and Head Axe

imas560 · 20th May 2013, 05:02 AM

Hello all,
Won a Panabas and Head Axe at auction and have been expectantly waiting for them to wend their way home. Upon receiving had the elation of maybe getting an authentic piece and the low of maybe acquiring a tourist piece.
Anyways here goes, my new joy the Panabas.
Total length: approx 31 inches / 788mm
Blade length: approx 17 inches / 430mm
Thickness of blade spine at hilt: 13/32 inch / 10.3mm
Solid construction, 5 brass(?) bands in large handle.

Now the Head Axe:
Total length: 19.5 inches / 500mm
Thickness of axe head: 3/32 inch / 2.5mm appears to be consistent thickness.

Any input would be much appreciated.
thanks

imas560 · 20th May 2013, 05:03 AM

And pics for the Head Axe

imas560 · 20th May 2013, 05:06 AM

oh and the description from the lots

A MORO PANABAS AXE
The long, heavy, handforged blade with distinctive curve and expanded tip showing its layered construction, the carved wooden grip with brass mounts and cord wrap intact.Mid-19th century.Overall length 79 cm.

A PHILIPPINES KALINGA HEAD AXE
Bontok workmanship, the handforged steel head of typical form, with wooden haft and iron ferrule. Light wear. Early 20th century. Haft a working-life replacement. Overall length 46.6 cm.

20th May 2013, 05:02 AM	#1
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	Highs and Lows of Auctions Panabas and Head Axe Hello all, Won a Panabas and Head Axe at auction and have been expectantly waiting for them to wend their way home. Upon receiving had the elation of maybe getting an authentic piece and the low of maybe acquiring a tourist piece. Anyways here goes, my new joy the Panabas. Total length: approx 31 inches / 788mm Blade length: approx 17 inches / 430mm Thickness of blade spine at hilt: 13/32 inch / 10.3mm Solid construction, 5 brass(?) bands in large handle. Now the Head Axe: Total length: 19.5 inches / 500mm Thickness of axe head: 3/32 inch / 2.5mm appears to be consistent thickness. Any input would be much appreciated. thanks Attached Images

20th May 2013, 05:03 AM	#2
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	And pics for the Head Axe Attached Images

20th May 2013, 05:06 AM	#3
imas560 Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 180	oh and the description from the lots A MORO PANABAS AXE The long, heavy, handforged blade with distinctive curve and expanded tip showing its layered construction, the carved wooden grip with brass mounts and cord wrap intact.Mid-19th century.Overall length 79 cm. A PHILIPPINES KALINGA HEAD AXE Bontok workmanship, the handforged steel head of typical form, with wooden haft and iron ferrule. Light wear. Early 20th century. Haft a working-life replacement. Overall length 46.6 cm.