spears/harpoons/javelins

DhaDha · 19th March 2025, 01:25 PM

I would love to know the origin and use of these spears/harpoons/javelins. I bought one and cleaned it up a bit. Was a little surprised how the wood changed in tone with the application of a little oil. So when the same dealer had the second a couple years later I left it as is.

They are approximately 43/44 inches in length, thick and quite heavy. Certainly from the same origin and while twins, not identical. There are notches on the shafts that are too similar to be coincidence. Perhaps for “launching” or storage. The feet are held in place with what looks like a brass/copper pin. Something that only came to light with a little rub.

This might belong in a different forum. I thought ethnographic when I had the first. Now I wonder.

Cheers!

19th March 2025, 01:25 PM	#1
DhaDha Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 176	spears/harpoons/javelins I would love to know the origin and use of these spears/harpoons/javelins. I bought one and cleaned it up a bit. Was a little surprised how the wood changed in tone with the application of a little oil. So when the same dealer had the second a couple years later I left it as is. They are approximately 43/44 inches in length, thick and quite heavy. Certainly from the same origin and while twins, not identical. There are notches on the shafts that are too similar to be coincidence. Perhaps for “launching” or storage. The feet are held in place with what looks like a brass/copper pin. Something that only came to light with a little rub. This might belong in a different forum. I thought ethnographic when I had the first. Now I wonder. Cheers! Attached Images