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19th Century African Work Axe
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19th Century African Work Axe

19th century
Sold 30 August 2025 · TallBoy Interiors
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This is a fabulous piece of African art in the form of an axe. This looks to be a work axe rather than a hunting axe with its fine metal blade. The age of this axe is 19th century but its origin is not clear. It could be from the Senufo tribe in the Ivory coast but I can't be sure. What I do know is this is beautifully made and has a lovely patina and tactile feel. Moulted on a black stand this is a great decorative piece.

Height 69cm Width 41cm Depth 10cm

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this 19th Century African Work Axe to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
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SA1111397
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SKU00002146
Description
This is a fabulous piece of African art in the form of an axe. This looks to be a work axe rather than a hunting axe with its fine metal blade. The age of this axe is 19th century but its origin is not clear. It could be from the Senufo tribe in the Ivory coast but I can't be sure. What I do know is this is beautifully made and has a lovely patina and tactile feel. Moulted on a black stand this is a great decorative piece.

Height 69cm Width 41cm Depth 10cm

Date of Manufacture

TallBoy Interiors has dated this 19th Century African Work Axe to the 19th Century.

Height
69cm (27.17")
Width
41cm (16.14")
Depth
10cm (3.94")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1111397
Dealers Internal Ref
SKU00002146
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An antique African work axe with a curved wooden handle and forged iron blade mounted on a black base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique African work axe with a curved wooden handle and forged iron blade mounted on a black base. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

19th Century African Work Axe

Archive II An antique African work axe with a curved wooden handle and forged iron blade mounted on a black base. View II
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Archive VI An antique African work axe with a curved wooden handle and forged iron blade mounted on a black base. View VI
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An antique African work axe with a curved wooden handle and forged iron blade mounted on a black base.
19th Century African work axe
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An antique African work axe with a curved wooden handle and forged iron blade mounted on a black base.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTribal / Ethnic
  • MaterialWood, Iron
  • ColourBrown
  • MotifsHand-forged blade, Curved wooden haft, Patinated surface
  • SizeH 69 cm (27 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 10 cm (4 in)

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These implements served dual purposes as utilitarian tools for clearing and agriculture, as well as status symbols or currency within various indigenous communities.

They typically feature hand-forged iron or carbon steel blades fitted onto dense, locally sourced hardwood shafts, often secured with hide or plant fibre bindings.

Authentic items display irregularities from manual smithing, natural patina, and age-related wear on both the metal and wood components.

Mounting the piece on a custom metal stand allows it to function as a sculptural focal point on a mantlepiece or display shelf.

Keep the object in a stable environment away from direct sunlight and humidity fluctuations, applying microcrystalline wax to the metal to prevent oxidation.
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