Double bladed Naga 20th Century Traditional Dao Headhunting Axe Tribal Warfare

Description

Naga War ax dating back to early 1900s.
MEASURES 23" long  and 7.75" across blade. Weighs 3 pounds, 4 ounces. Expect some corosion and wear to the blade.
We acquired a vast assortment of Ethnic Artwork, Sculptures and Paintings from the Himalayas and the surrounding regions. The items originate from the collection of a single Buddhist scholar and graduate of Tribhuvan University in Nepal who, for over 40 years, dedicated his professional life to promoting various Shamanistic, Hindu and Buddhist artworks in the form of Wood Carvings, Stone Sculptures and traditional Paintings. Tribal contacts in Nepal sought his assistance in exhibiting their artworks in America in the hopes of creating interest in their creativity.  During his travels, extensive fieldwork and communication with ethnic and tribal groups added to his knowledge and appreciation of the arts. At one point his property was abandoned in storage due to circumstances we are unaware of, and we are now making these objects available online for purchase by collectors worldwide.  We do not have the background to describe the specific origins of the individual pieces of artwork, but we believe most of the items were brought to America in the 1970's and 80's, and some may date back to the 19th century.  The vast majority are from the 20th Century.