Mystery 21.5" Spear Head??

Robski55 · 25th April 2020, 09:03 PM

Greetings

First try ... hope it works. Included 5 Pictures.

Picked up some great weapons from a local auction last week. A nice presentation Kukri, Nepalese Kora, Persian wootz Jambiya, and a small wootz double Bichwa dagger.

I also picked up a 21.5" mystery spear with brass rosette and a couple strange rivets for cheap. The spear is rather crude but shows some nice age and has seen some action.

My thoughts are African or perhaps Southeast Asia??

Any help would be appreciated.

Best Regards
Rob

David R · 25th April 2020, 10:50 PM

My guess is China or a neighbouring state.

russel · 26th April 2020, 12:28 AM

I can't day anything helpful about the spearhead, but the other items are all far. Please show us more detail.

kronckew · 26th April 2020, 04:31 PM

Looks more like an Arab/indopersian lance point to me.

Kubur · 26th April 2020, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by David R

My guess is China or a neighbouring state.

I think you are right, it should be India...

kronckew · 26th April 2020, 04:53 PM

The brass decorations look a bit like those found on arabian daggers, jambiah, khanjar and dharia. Could have been added later, lots of trade between india/arabia.

shayde78 · 28th April 2020, 02:29 AM

Rob,
I'd love to see more detail of the kora and the bichwa. Overall, a really nice addiction haul.
-Rob

DhaDha · 28th April 2020, 09:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shayde78

Rob,
I'd love to see more detail of the kora and the bichwa. Overall, a really nice addiction haul.
-Rob

I second that!

shayde78 · 29th April 2020, 03:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shayde78

Rob,
I'd love to see more detail of the kora and the bichwa. Overall, a really nice addiction haul.
-Rob

Ha! Autocorrect strikes! I meant to say, "a nice auction haul" but such finds DO make this hobby addicting.

Robski55 · 29th April 2020, 08:50 PM

Thank You for your messages.

Here are a few more detailed pictures of the Kora and Bichwa.

The Kora is well made and still sharp. Rather substantial blade.

The Bichwa is about 9" long and has brass rosettes on both sides. Nice little weapon.

Somebody had a great collection which has now filled some holes in Mine.

Best Regards
Rob

Ian · 30th April 2020, 02:04 PM

Rob,

You picked up some great items in that auction!

Ian

DhaDha · 30th April 2020, 02:21 PM

Really nice. Is that pattern welding I see on the Bichwa?

Robski55 · 30th April 2020, 07:35 PM

Hello

The Bichwa definitely has pattern welding but is is subtle at this point.

Cheers
Rob

bsingh2311 · 3rd May 2020, 01:01 AM

Seeing as it's next to that awesome Kora and Kukri, my guess is Nepal?

25th April 2020, 09:03 PM	#1
Robski55 Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Alberta Posts: 12	Mystery 21.5" Spear Head?? Greetings First try ... hope it works. Included 5 Pictures. Picked up some great weapons from a local auction last week. A nice presentation Kukri, Nepalese Kora, Persian wootz Jambiya, and a small wootz double Bichwa dagger. I also picked up a 21.5" mystery spear with brass rosette and a couple strange rivets for cheap. The spear is rather crude but shows some nice age and has seen some action. My thoughts are African or perhaps Southeast Asia?? Any help would be appreciated. Best Regards Rob Attached Images

26th April 2020, 04:31 PM	#4
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,205	Looks more like an Arab/indopersian lance point to me. Last edited by kronckew; 26th April 2020 at 04:43 PM.

29th April 2020, 08:50 PM	#10
Robski55 Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Alberta Posts: 12	Thank You for your messages. Here are a few more detailed pictures of the Kora and Bichwa. The Kora is well made and still sharp. Rather substantial blade. The Bichwa is about 9" long and has brass rosettes on both sides. Nice little weapon. Somebody had a great collection which has now filled some holes in Mine. Best Regards Rob Attached Images

25th April 2020, 10:50 PM	#2
David R Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 1,112	My guess is China or a neighbouring state.

26th April 2020, 12:28 AM	#3
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 236	I can't day anything helpful about the spearhead, but the other items are all far. Please show us more detail.

26th April 2020, 04:53 PM	#6
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,205	The brass decorations look a bit like those found on arabian daggers, jambiah, khanjar and dharia. Could have been added later, lots of trade between india/arabia.

28th April 2020, 02:29 AM	#7
shayde78 Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Posts: 445	Rob, I'd love to see more detail of the kora and the bichwa. Overall, a really nice addiction haul. -Rob

30th April 2020, 02:04 PM	#11
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,333	Rob, You picked up some great items in that auction! Ian

30th April 2020, 02:21 PM	#12
DhaDha Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 170	Really nice. Is that pattern welding I see on the Bichwa?

30th April 2020, 07:35 PM	#13
Robski55 Member Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Alberta Posts: 12	Hello The Bichwa definitely has pattern welding but is is subtle at this point. Cheers Rob

3rd May 2020, 01:01 AM	#14
bsingh2311 Member Join Date: May 2019 Location: Mars. Posts: 10	Seeing as it's next to that awesome Kora and Kukri, my guess is Nepal?