Good Head Axe (Kalinga) Philippines - 13700

The most known weapon associated with head hunting of the Filipino tribes is the Head Axe. It is characterized by its specific blade shape with the long rear projection. Beside warfare, It was also used as a multipurpose cutting tool, worked in a very peculiar way: The long rear spike was driven in the ground, holding the axe in place edge up, and the cut object was drawn along the edge. We offer here for sale a very good example used by the people of Kalinga (?) tribe. Early - mid 20 C. 14 inches blade (Point to point) with concave edge and 4 inches long socket. 13 inches wood haft with brass wires inserts. Very good condition. |