Spears for discussion

Royston · 2nd September 2015, 10:40 AM

A couple of recent purchases which I am told came from a Dutch collection.

Both are large

First is 91 ins or 2.31 m long with a 12ins or 30 cm head.
The wicker decoration is approx 27 1/2 ins or 70cm long.
Shaft appears to be some sort of palm wood.

The second one is 84 ins or 213 cm long with a massive 18 ins or 46 cm head.
Shaft is bamboo with a hard gum-like substance at the top by the head.

Dealer said that they are from the Phillipines, but came from a Dutch family who lived in Indonesia for a long time.

All opinions are welcome.

Thanks
Roy

2nd September 2015, 10:40 AM	#1
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Spears for discussion A couple of recent purchases which I am told came from a Dutch collection. Both are large First is 91 ins or 2.31 m long with a 12ins or 30 cm head. The wicker decoration is approx 27 1/2 ins or 70cm long. Shaft appears to be some sort of palm wood. The second one is 84 ins or 213 cm long with a massive 18 ins or 46 cm head. Shaft is bamboo with a hard gum-like substance at the top by the head. Dealer said that they are from the Phillipines, but came from a Dutch family who lived in Indonesia for a long time. All opinions are welcome. Thanks Roy Attached Images