A nice example of a Mahdist warriors axe, these are weapons and devotional pieces being directly influenced by the Persian Islamic style. Rather than the iron hafts of the traditional Persian axes this axe has the very stereotypical hardwood wrapped at the base and under the head with crocodile skin leather.
The axe head hashas been engraved locally into the blade with some wear and blackening from age. Whilst
This axe can be yours for £225 or best offer. Reduced to £180.