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3rd July 2016, 07:05 PM
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Vikingsword Staff
Join Date: Nov 2004
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It looks like a recycled spearhead and the spear part doesn't say 'Africa' when I look at it.
I'll bet that there are two cultures represented here, possibly even American folk art for the hilt. Better pictures....etc. 
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3rd July 2016, 07:33 PM
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Keris forum moderator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Nova Scotia
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Well, it's not mine Rick, so these are the best photos i have. I do think that a mixed cultural thing is possible. The hilt does seem to have a good patina so this does appear to have a bit of age to it. The wrap looks more recent, bit the rest looks pre-WWII to me.
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4th July 2016, 05:24 PM
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Keris forum moderator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Nova Scotia
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Any other ideas or comments on origin from anyone i could take back to my friend?
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4th July 2016, 06:04 PM
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Member
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Austria
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Hello David,
As I am no expert, I refrained myself from making any comments, but the moment I saw this "dagger" I thought that it looks like a spear tip with a handle attached. |
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4th July 2016, 06:54 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Portugal
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Highly plausible
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