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Historical Recreations of African Style Weapons

"King Behanzin Style Axe"


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carved Dahomean axe. Padauk wood. carved Dahomean axe. Padauk wood.

Here we have a finely carved recreation of a Fon axe styled after a depiction of King Behanzin.
Completed April 2009, This 24 inch one-of-a-kind axe is hand carved out of beautiful Padauk
wood and sports a hand twisted tang steel blade. The edge of which has been work hardened
for high performance and durability.



Depiction of King Behanzin of Dahomey. Ruled 1844-1906

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