Help with ID of spear, African?

colin henshaw · 15th July 2012, 03:25 PM

Hi Chris

I'll have a go, "Sherlock Holmes" style....

(a) Socketed head = north of the Zambezi.
(b) Simple geometric decoration to the metal = usually Islamic influence.
(c) Head with hole and pinned to shaft = Congo or West Africa, not Sudan or
eastwards.
(d) Heart shaped blade = West Africa sahel area.
(e) Barbs to metal shank = West Africa, Sudan, Somalia etc..

My best conclusion is therefore - Manding, Taureg, Hausa, Fulani or nearby.

Regards.

15th July 2012, 03:25 PM	#2
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi Chris I'll have a go, "Sherlock Holmes" style.... (a) Socketed head = north of the Zambezi. (b) Simple geometric decoration to the metal = usually Islamic influence. (c) Head with hole and pinned to shaft = Congo or West Africa, not Sudan or eastwards. (d) Heart shaped blade = West Africa sahel area. (e) Barbs to metal shank = West Africa, Sudan, Somalia etc.. My best conclusion is therefore - Manding, Taureg, Hausa, Fulani or nearby. Regards.