Amazonian or Papua New Guinea Spears

[Ian]

Agree. Not PNG. Nice ethnographic pieces.

[Tim Simmons]

According to one source I have; Amazonien Indianer der Regenwalder und Savannen, Museum fur Volkerkunde Dresden. The bone tip spear is likely to be from the Karaja bush savanna and forest Southeastern Amazonia though I think it certain other peoples of the regions mentioned have the same spears. The long lance is probaly the same as the decorated example in the picture which is listed as being Mundurucu Jungle and savanna central Amazonia. The other photo example is listed as Korubo Lowland Western Amazonia.

[drac2k]

Thanks to all for the insightful comments!The lance measures 84" tall and the blade is heavy enough to also act as a club.
The insect infestation could have been original to the tree prior to it becoming a spear, however the damage is all on one side, as so many of these weapons are prone to be;probably where they leaned against a wall in a garage or barn.

[Tim Simmons]

That big lance is a very nice thing to have.