Featured Mystery African Hatchet?

Discussion in 'Tribal Art' started by Ranger Rick, Nov 17, 2024 at 7:14 PM.

  1. Ranger Rick

    Ranger Rick Well-Known Member

    Any clues on the origin of this? About 19 inches long, blade appears to be copper or bronze?

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    Ranger Rick, Nov 17, 2024 at 7:14 PM
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    Jamie B. Kate Tired Jamie

    I'm thinking that it is from the south. But when I look at the shells and the figure, i'm thinking maybe India or a Thailand Bark stripper.
     
    Jamie B. Kate, Nov 17, 2024 at 9:56 PM
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    Jamie B. Kate Tired Jamie

    Just realized that that is from Easter island. It is known as a Toki. Tokis are a small hatchet that are used for skinning. These were first made in the 1340s
     
    Jamie B. Kate, Nov 17, 2024 at 10:00 PM
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  4. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    u sure that's not a Kuba axe , like this old one in the centre...?
     
    komokwa, Nov 17, 2024 at 11:14 PM
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    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    komokwa, Nov 18, 2024 at 12:04 AM
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    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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    komokwa, Nov 18, 2024 at 12:07 AM
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    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    oh please show pictures to back up that claim......... please ...please....
     
    komokwa, Nov 18, 2024 at 12:08 AM
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  8. J Dagger

    J Dagger Well-Known Member

    That middle one looks like a pretty good match form wise. The Songye, Luba, Pende and I’m sure many others also used somewhat similar tools. Your find is pretty spot on though. I’ve had a couple African axes/hatchets. Really neat things.
     
    J Dagger, Nov 18, 2024 at 5:23 AM
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