Indian (?) Ceremonial Spear for ID

TVV · 15th February 2014, 11:56 PM

The nature of our hobby is such that every once in a while we acquire pieces, for which we know little or nothing. Fortunately, the collective knowledge of the members of this forum has left very few pieces unidentified, and I am hoping someone would know what this is.

To me it looks like a spear or purely ceremonial nature. The top is brass, and unscrews from the steel part of the haft. The only similar item I was able to find is among the sold inventory of Oriental Arms:

http://oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=2443

The question is where is this from, and what was it used for? All comments are much appreciated.

Thank you,
Teodor

15th February 2014, 11:56 PM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,622	Indian (?) Ceremonial Spear for ID The nature of our hobby is such that every once in a while we acquire pieces, for which we know little or nothing. Fortunately, the collective knowledge of the members of this forum has left very few pieces unidentified, and I am hoping someone would know what this is. To me it looks like a spear or purely ceremonial nature. The top is brass, and unscrews from the steel part of the haft. The only similar item I was able to find is among the sold inventory of Oriental Arms: http://oriental-arms.com/item.php?id=2443 The question is where is this from, and what was it used for? All comments are much appreciated. Thank you, Teodor Attached Images