A 19th century South African rhinoceros horn axe

A 19th century South African rhinoceros horn axe, the tapering shaft with a bulbous finial and an iron swallow tail blade, with remains of painted inventory number, 86.2cm high.

Provenance:

Newton Theological School, Massachusetts, 22nd March 1946.

John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection, Thomas Del Mar Ltd, 20th March 2013, Lot 64.

Sold with CITES pre-sale authorisation letter. A copy is available up request.