Original 19th Century South African Xhosa Tribe Style Heavy War Club Axe - circa 1870 U.S. Helmets/Hats When the carbine was used

When the carbine was used it did not have to be removed from its attachment hook as the loop could move freely

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Original 19th Century South African Xhosa Tribe Style Heavy War Club Axe - circa 1870 U.S. Helmets/Hats When the carbine was usedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This very heavy War Club Axe Looks to have come from the XHOSA tribe of South Africa, but because of its simplicity could have been encountered almost anywhere in the Sub Saharan area. Simple fabrication using a straight wood club measuring 24" having a bulge to the top through which is mounted on a simple iron steel axe head measuring 5 1 4" long with a cutting edge of just 1 3 4" The Xhosa Tribe are, like the Zulus