Unusual Masai/Maasai? Spear

Norman McCormick · 2nd February 2014, 08:25 PM

Hi,
Looking for some help from all the African experts. Despite this spear's more obvious lineage there are some aspects that I have not seen before, the unusual butt spike, the 'lion' hide, the grips and the decoration. It is 91 inches (231 cm) long in total the head being 32 inches (81 cm), all the metal parts appear to have been painted black at some time possibly by a collector in the past? It has obviously been around for some time but I've no idea as to how long. I did get another spear with this one which is of a completely different form but may or may not be associated which I will post next. Many thanks for all and any replies.
Regards,
Norman.

2nd February 2014, 08:25 PM	#1
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,597	Unusual Masai/Maasai? Spear Hi, Looking for some help from all the African experts. Despite this spear's more obvious lineage there are some aspects that I have not seen before, the unusual butt spike, the 'lion' hide, the grips and the decoration. It is 91 inches (231 cm) long in total the head being 32 inches (81 cm), all the metal parts appear to have been painted black at some time possibly by a collector in the past? It has obviously been around for some time but I've no idea as to how long. I did get another spear with this one which is of a completely different form but may or may not be associated which I will post next. Many thanks for all and any replies. Regards, Norman. Attached Images Last edited by Norman McCormick; 2nd February 2014 at 09:22 PM.