Please help what are these?

pholycro · 3rd September 2013, 05:47 AM

Hello All,

I was wondering if anyone could give me any insight on what I have here? I have two spears that were given to me as a boy when i was around 7 years old, and I am 28 now. The man that gave them to be was a friend of my fathers who work for the CIA and traveled all around the world. I think I remember him telling me that they were spears for a pygmy tribe. I have no idea if this is true or not. Any info would be very appreciated.

Thank you, Preston!

Robert · 3rd September 2013, 06:37 PM

Hello Preston,
And welcome to the forum. It would be of great help for those who will be doing the identification of your items if you would post a few pictures of them.

Robert

pholycro · 3rd September 2013, 11:21 PM

Hey Robert,

I am sorry i thought i had attached the pictures already. I hope this helps!

Thanks All, Preston

pholycro · 4th September 2013, 12:07 AM

Hey Robert I posted some pictures. Hope this helps. Sorry, I thought I had already posted them.

kronckew · 4th September 2013, 05:14 AM

are the shafts wood? is there an iron tail spike? the copper heads look a bit thin for actual use. i suspect these are made for those who travel rather than useful tools.

size dimensions would help. could be 1 inch or two metres from the pics as there are no reference points. having a ruler or yardstick (metrestick?) in the picture might be a good idea, like this:

pholycro · 4th September 2013, 06:31 AM

The shafts are made of wood, and the tail spike are made of iron. (If I am right about what tail spikes are?) The length of the spears are about 18-24 inches. I felt the same way about the copper ends. Any idea of where they come from, or if they are real or just for tourist to buy?

Tim Simmons · 4th September 2013, 08:25 AM

These are African. They might be dance spears which could then have been sold or give to a visitor

To me they look as if they come from the Congo or Rwanda? Could be from Southern Africa.

3rd September 2013, 05:47 AM	#1
pholycro Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 5	Please help what are these? Hello All, I was wondering if anyone could give me any insight on what I have here? I have two spears that were given to me as a boy when i was around 7 years old, and I am 28 now. The man that gave them to be was a friend of my fathers who work for the CIA and traveled all around the world. I think I remember him telling me that they were spears for a pygmy tribe. I have no idea if this is true or not. Any info would be very appreciated. Thank you, Preston! Attached Images Last edited by pholycro; 3rd September 2013 at 11:19 PM. Reason: add photos

3rd September 2013, 11:21 PM	#3
pholycro Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 5	Robert Hey Robert, I am sorry i thought i had attached the pictures already. I hope this helps! Thanks All, Preston

4th September 2013, 05:14 AM	#5
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,183	are the shafts wood? is there an iron tail spike? the copper heads look a bit thin for actual use. i suspect these are made for those who travel rather than useful tools. size dimensions would help. could be 1 inch or two metres from the pics as there are no reference points. having a ruler or yardstick (metrestick?) in the picture might be a good idea, like this: Attached Images

3rd September 2013, 06:37 PM	#2
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Hello Preston, And welcome to the forum. It would be of great help for those who will be doing the identification of your items if you would post a few pictures of them. Robert

4th September 2013, 12:07 AM	#4
pholycro Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 5	Hey Robert I posted some pictures. Hope this helps. Sorry, I thought I had already posted them.

4th September 2013, 06:31 AM	#6
pholycro Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 5	The shafts are made of wood, and the tail spike are made of iron. (If I am right about what tail spikes are?) The length of the spears are about 18-24 inches. I felt the same way about the copper ends. Any idea of where they come from, or if they are real or just for tourist to buy?

4th September 2013, 08:25 AM	#7
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	These are African. They might be dance spears which could then have been sold or give to a visitor To me they look as if they come from the Congo or Rwanda? Could be from Southern Africa.