Mongo? copper spear

Tim Simmons · 13th October 2005, 09:42 PM

I came across this copper spear. I only say it is Mongo because the holes are similar to a Mongo knife I have. To me it is quite special not many villagers would be able to sport such a thing. What I am really waiting for is for Freddy , with all that information on Congo artifacts to give his opinion. The blade is thinly beaten copper. The spike at the other end is also copper with some copper binding as with the blade. The whole spear is lightweight and would in no way function as a weapon. This is the fist one of these I have come across though I do have brass spears from other parts of Africa. Tim

13th October 2005, 09:42 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Mongo? copper spear I came across this copper spear. I only say it is Mongo because the holes are similar to a Mongo knife I have. To me it is quite special not many villagers would be able to sport such a thing. What I am really waiting for is for Freddy , with all that information on Congo artifacts to give his opinion. The blade is thinly beaten copper. The spike at the other end is also copper with some copper binding as with the blade. The whole spear is lightweight and would in no way function as a weapon. This is the fist one of these I have come across though I do have brass spears from other parts of Africa. Tim Attached Images