Prestige Axe
Lwena
Description
Axe with cylindrical shaft topped by flattened "head"; short widely flaring blade of forged iron or steel with incised patterns; face with fine diamond patterning; head topped with hatched coiffure or hat with falling "tail"; wood handle with brown glossy patina. [David Ackley]
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