Polish 'Valaska' Axe

A light battle axe Valaska or Ciupaya used by Shepherds, this particular example features a lightly carved shaft and axe head with copper inlaid in bands and piercing. 25" L, face of axe 4 1/2" H

Antique copper inlaid axe. 5 3/8" long, 4 1/2" tall.

A Valaska is a shepherds axe used for hiking and light protection. It features an engraved plated steel head with a brass guard screwed on. It has brass ornamentation and rings. The tip has a spike fo

Antique Carpathian Mountain Man's Walking Cane Axe. Ukrainian Polish Hungarian. Full Length: 39 inch Blade Length: 6 inch. Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional i

Ancient Pre-Columbian High Polish Jade Avian Axe God, Measurements: 2 1/2" L x 1 3/8" W

4 1/4” Developed 3/4 Groove Axe good polish, found by Jack Baker, Wayne Co, IL

Ancient Pre-Columbian High Polish Jade Avian Axe God, Measurements: 2 1/2" L x 1 3/8" W

Polish Brass, pyrography wood, And Steel Tip Axe. Axe head is engraved with brass rings down burnished wood shaft ending with steel point at hilt. Approximately 33.5 x 5.5 x .75in.

5 1/4" 3/4 Groove Axe, Excellent polish on bit, made of fine green stone- Ex. Gerald Waters Collection Payson Illinois, in storage since 1980's

GREEN QUARTZITE FULL GROOVE AXE, GREAT POLISH, 6 3/8" LONG

4 3/4" x 3 1/8" Full Grooved Axe, Nice polish

HEMATITE AXE, GREAT POLISH, FROM STODDARD COUNTY, MISSOURI. MEASURES 3 5/8"

4 3/8" 3/4 Groove Axe, Great Use Polish, Iowa, Native American Arrowhead, Indian Artifact

6 3/4" Hohokam Axe. Arizona. Finely polished black Hardstone. Excellent symmetry. G10. Ex-Dr. John Mountjoy

5 3/8" 3/4 Groove Axe. IN. Excellent polish, small scuff to back side. Ex-Lewis McDaniel. Putty G8 COA

5 3/4" 3/4 Groove Axe. Kentucky. Light polish on tan Diorite. Fine condition. Ex-Jay Robinson

5 5/8" Full Groove Axe. KY. Good polish. Ex-Frank Miklozek

4 13/16" Full Groove Axe. IN. Good polish. Ex-Frank Miklocek

Pre-Columbian Jade Axe Pendant, High Polish Green Jade, Blue Green Undertones, Holes Drilled For Suspension, Translucent Edges, Origin: Costa Rica, Age: 300-800 A.D., Dimensions: 3" x 1 1/4"

5 1/4" Ouachita Quartite Axe, nice bit polish. From the Steve McCabe Collection, Milan, Sullivan County Missouri

4 1/2" Full Groove Axe, Super finish / polish, Nice Bit, Ex Nathan McWhirter, Iowa

4 3/8" x 2 5/8" Axe, Nice bit polish, Light damage to pole

Pre-Columbian Jade Axe Pendant, High Polish Green Jade, Blue Green Undertones, Holes Drilled For Suspension, chip to side at bottom. Origin: Costa Rica, Age: 300-800 A.D., Dimensions: 3" x 1 1/4"

This lot of three Polish Highlander's Ciupagas, also known as Shepherd's Axes, presents a unique glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Polish highlands. These traditional tools, each with var