Hi Stephen,
I saw this on eBay (the seller was only a few miles from me) and had it gone cheaply would have risked it. The thin (sheet) spearhead was a concern, the shaft patina and iron coiled 'counterweight' its saving grace.
I once found an article about 19thC Sudanese souvenirs that were manufactured in Britain !!?? Will try and find it again ...as this spear could be a candidate.
Kind Regards David
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