African Spear For ID & Comments

trenchwarfare · 23rd August 2013, 07:11 PM

Picked this up, at the Kenner show, last weekend. (You never know what you'll find at a gunshow) Head is 14 1/4" long, 4" wide. 61 1/2" overall. Only approximately 19" of the shaft is wood. Very interesting design work, to the iron wrap, just above the copper band. I've seen this style blade on a sword, but never on a spear. Of course, this is waaay out of my area. Have stayed away from African weapons on purpose. Too much variation. I collect in too many directions as it is. Any info as to origin, and value, is much appreciated.

23rd August 2013, 07:11 PM	#1
trenchwarfare Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 385	African Spear For ID & Comments Picked this up, at the Kenner show, last weekend. (You never know what you'll find at a gunshow) Head is 14 1/4" long, 4" wide. 61 1/2" overall. Only approximately 19" of the shaft is wood. Very interesting design work, to the iron wrap, just above the copper band. I've seen this style blade on a sword, but never on a spear. Of course, this is waaay out of my area. Have stayed away from African weapons on purpose. Too much variation. I collect in too many directions as it is. Any info as to origin, and value, is much appreciated. Attached Images