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Unusual Philippines or Malay Axe

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Unusual Indonesian, likely Philippines, axe sword with a zoomorphic head handle in patinated light colored wood. Grip with a contemporary wrapped red, green and white coated wire. Single edge blade of a cleaver shape with a pierced hole to the tip for suspension. Size: 22" L, blade 15" L

Ex-California collection

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wear commensurate with age an use. Replaced grip.

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Unusual Philippines or Malay Axe

Lot 0167

Estimate $200-$300Mar 28, 2026, 3:00 PM EDT

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Mar 28, 2026 3:00 PM EDT

Brea, CA, United States

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