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Matt Splatt 15th September 2007 11:30 PM

My latest spear.
 
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It is pretty clearly congolese but that's as far as I have come in identifying the old thing. The bladed edges of the spearhead are 32inches long and the spear head itself is quite sturdy and sword like. The central bulb grip is nicely carved and shows alot of use. Sadly it's missing a buttpiece.

Tim Simmons 16th September 2007 09:03 AM

A very nice Ngbandi spear. It is complete, the metal piece on the end is the butt.

Freddy 16th September 2007 10:50 AM

Tim is quite right. This spear is complete. It's a thrusting spear used to pierce the wicker shield of the opponent. That's why the spearblade is so long.

Judging from the patina on the handle it's an old piece. Good find !

Matt Splatt 16th September 2007 06:42 PM

Thanks, you guys. It had a good feel to it.


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