Two Rare Fulani Or Wassangari Battle Axes - Benin, Early 20th Century

Two Rare Fulani or Wassangari Battle Axes - Benin, Early 20th CenturyFew examples of this type of axe have come down to us. There are nevertheless two, quite similar to the one with a triangular iron, in the reserves of the Musée du quai Branly under the inventory numbers 71.1930.21.2.1-2 and 71.1908.13.101 (one collected before 1930 and the other before 1908). https://www.quaibranly.fr/fr/explorer-les-collections/base/Work/action/show/notice/206243-hache https://www.quaibranly.fr/fr/explorer-les-collections/base/Work/action/show/notice/202944-hache A copy similar to the discoidal head axe also in the reserves of the Musée du quai Branly (collected before 1908) under inventory number: 71.1908.8.11 https://www.quaibranly.fr/fr/explorer-les-collections/base/Work/action/show/notice/202751-massue In good condition. Length 94cm and 75.5cm Total weight 404gr and 481gr