What type of axe head is this?

[Jarveye]

I have come across this axe head, i was hoping someone might help me identify what type of axe head it is? it has some designs in it, and i think it does not appear to be a tool axe. im hoping perhaps a viking axe, but it looks similar to some russian axes ive seen online.

the photos arent great quality, but i have included my hand for scale.

any opinions, guesses, or advice much appreciated!

 

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[Jarveye]

sorry forgot to say i am in Shetland Isles, Scotland with rich viking/scandinavian heritage if that helps with the diagnosing

 

[pong12211]

Deffinetly looks like a type of battle axe to me.. But i'm sure there are people on here that can tell you exactly what it is.. Nice find..

 

[Jarveye]

Anyone? done a bit more digging, also beginning to think it may be a very old whaling axe, see here:https://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=whaling%20axe&tbs=sbi%3AAMhZZitv6TofgEiBwOuATjDSae7wPDc1e24bqBWS-AjX8c_1xWERGFxuXNWs62fAEFtVZS9dr-ltQ58qidjX1eMpaN81iq5QqjiW4BA9SllzQFR9KTzgY9qD0T52ODp1n4BaMJuYbpf7JEo0tTFFbU7XNh4RURsmU_1oFNY0k0e4hrILZyaZDMQmjHgJAcvkwfqTaf8l-dNCiVzg5U3Ibpz_1TK1zQu4aVQ3g&ei=XaAVUZmcNZG20QWzoYCABw&ved=0CAcQiBw&biw=1680&bih=854

 

[surf]

Aye, Jarveye,

Welcome to the TNet, and thanks for showing us this interesting axe head. How'd you come upon it?

It looks in remarkably good condition. I'd love to see better closeups, please.

Have you run it by the Museum of London, or the Jorvik?

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