Sudanese (?) Spear for Identification

[colin henshaw]

Hi David

I've seen quite a few with that type of "sheet metal" blade, sometimes with a midrib. You can often see file marks on the metal. Functional I am sure, probably early 20th century, from what was British Somaliland. The twist of iron at the end of the shaft is typical.

Regards

Originally Posted by katana

Hi Colin,
is flat sheet steel usual for this type of spearhead ? and if so would this give an indication of approx. age ? and whether ceremonial or functional ?

Kind Regards David

[katana]

Originally Posted by colin henshaw

Hi David

I've seen quite a few with that type of "sheet metal" blade, sometimes with a midrib. You can often see file marks on the metal. Functional I am sure, probably early 20th century, from what was British Somaliland. The twist of iron at the end of the shaft is typical.

Regards

Thanks Colin
Regards David