Fang Axe

159. A 19th century axe with an old label that reads “496 Ancient Bechuena Battle Axe, with iron blade”. According to the book “De fer de de fierté” (Armes blanches d’Afrique noire du muséé Barbier-Mueller) these axes are rare as they were abandonned very early on (due to the arrival of firearms).

Fang, Gabon.

50cm long.

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