Axes of this sort were made in the end of the II millennium BC. At that time, the middle Dnepr tribes inhabited the modern Bryansk region. They came from the western and south-western lands, partly drove off and partly mixed with the Finno-Ugrian inhabitants. Archeologists found many items from that period in the Bryansk region. Among these were ceramic vessels with curl cord ornaments, bronze daggers, axes and spearheads.

Axe with a hanging pole from the ‘Bryansk antiquities’ collection was casted form bronze as a whole, its handle has not been preserved up to our days. The item has a bent quite long narrow blade. This weapon was suitable for close-in combat: its massive war-head increased momentum after swinging whereas its long handle allowed to keep enough distance between the enemies.

Middle Dnepr tribes considered metallic weaponry to be a symbol of generic authority. Only tribal leaders and high-ranking warriors had access to such weapons – axes were found only in their burial mounds. Burial sites were quite modest and usually contained several types of weapons and ceramic vessels and, less frequently, bronze jewelry. Archeologists never found any luxury articles in the burial mounds.