[FOLK ART]. [MODERN WOODMEN OF AMERICA]. A Trio of Hand-Carved and Painted Wooden Axe Props. [Ca. 20th century]. Painted wooden axes with wooden axe blades. All approximately 35? long. Two axes with the ?M.W.A.? initials on the blades. General wear, soiling. Very good. It is likely that these axes are of a ceremonial nature. Modern Woodmen of America is the oldest fraternal benefit society in the United States and is still in existence today.