Axe Head Collection

Knapped Flint Tools
A selection of flint and bones tools from a range of prehistoric eras incl. microliths used in compound tools of the mesolithic to earlier scrapers and choppers

Gold Lunulae and Axehead, Early Bronze Age, St Merryn, Cornwall
Two Early Bronze Age gold lunulae and copper alloy flat axehead found in a barrow at Harlyn Bay, St Merryn in 1864. They were discovered on the west side of the bay, near the cliff edge

With a felling axe, Harry ( Heathfield ) the Hedger of Charing, Kent, has cut off the stumps of a hedge he previously trimmed. 6 February 1951 TopFoto

Bronze axe head from Mesopotamia
3329423 Bronze axe head from Mesopotamia; (add.info.: Bronze axe head from Mesopotamia, which borders modern day Iraq and Iran. Dated 16th Century BC.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Axehead, Early Bronze Age, St Merryn, Cornwall
Early Bronze Age copper alloy flat axehead with sides diverging from a gently curving butt to meet the expanded cutting edge

Contents of the grave of a child, from Barrow II, Grave I at Vace
AMQ185026 Contents of the grave of a child, from Barrow II, Grave I at Vace by Iron Age; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Viking Axe
EDI41993 Viking Axe by Viking; Nationalmuseet, Copenhagen, Denmark; out of copyright

Flint Weapon, 1797 (w / c on paper)
XCF307309 Flint Weapon, 1797 (w/c on paper) by Underwood, Thomas Richard (1772-1836); Private Collection; (add.info.: from the second volume of Specimins of British Minerals)

Amosis axehead (limestone)
AMQ107029 Amosis axehead (limestone) by Egyptian; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; eAshmolean Museum; Egyptian, out of copyright

Axe-Head (chromolitho)
2794076 Axe-Head (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Axe-Head. Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards on the theme of Lucky Charms)

Inca tools and artefacts, Peru, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume II
STC109014 Inca tools and artefacts, Peru, from Le Costume Ancien et Moderne, Volume II, plate 22, by Jules Ferrario, published c.1820s-30s (colour litho) by Italian School

Votive double-axe, Crete, c. 1700-1500 BC (bronze)
AMQ115765 Votive double-axe, Crete, c.1700-1500 BC (bronze) by Minoan; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info)

Stone weapons, plate from A History of the Development and Customs of Chivalry
2957677 Stone weapons, plate from A History of the Development and Customs of Chivalry, by Dr. Franz Kottenkamp, published by Carl Hoffmann, 1842 (colour litho) by Reibisch

Illustration of sword hilts and axe heads

Early bronze age axeheads
Bronze axeheads Early bronze age 3rd millennium BCE

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The axe head, a timeless symbol of human ingenuity and resourcefulness, has played a significant role throughout history. From the knapped flint tools used by our ancient ancestors to the gold lunulae and axehead discovered in St Merryn, Cornwall from the Early Bronze Age, this tool has left an indelible mark on our past. In Charing, Kent, Harry (Heathfield) the Hedger showcases his mastery with a felling axe as he effortlessly cuts through thick vegetation. The strength and precision required for such tasks highlight the importance of a well-crafted axe head. Speaking of craftsmanship, another remarkable find is the Early Bronze Age axehead from St Merryn in Cornwall. Unearthed from a grave at Barrow II, Grave I at Vace, it serves as a poignant reminder of its significance even in burial rituals. Moving forward in time to the Viking era brings us face to face with their formidable battle axes. These fearsome weapons were wielded by warriors who struck fear into their enemies' hearts. Flint weapons have also made their mark on history; an exquisite example can be found in an 18th-century watercolor painting on paper depicting one such weapon. Its delicate beauty belies its deadly purpose. Stepping away from Europe takes us to ancient Egypt where an Amosis limestone axehead was discovered. This artifact speaks volumes about Egyptian society's reliance on agriculture and construction during that period. The versatility of the humble axe head is further showcased through various artistic representations like chromolithographs and engravings featured in historical texts such as "Le Costume Ancien et Moderne" or "A History of Development and Customs of Chivalry. " These depictions offer glimpses into different cultures' use of axes for both practical purposes and symbolic meanings. Lastly, we journey to Crete where a votive double-axe dating back to approximately 1700-1500 BC was found.