15th July 2010, 01:59 PM | #1 |
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Old African Stabbing Spear
A very nice, old stabbing spear. Hand forged head with thick midrib (blade 12" / 30cms long) and 'dished' , chisel butt . Shaft approx 1" diameter, fur covered (2 sections) and stitched, the longer 'hand' section is heavily worn. A bulbous part of the shaft just before the butt. Head and but socketted and fixed with 'homemade' nails.
OAL 60" (152 cms) weighs 2.5 lbs. I believe this to be late 19thC ....but could be very early 20th. No idea to origin....so suggestions gratefully recieved, as are any comments, thank you Regards David . |
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