zulu or shona little spear

weapons 27 · 3rd July 2016, 01:02 PM

What do you think of those little spears ??
I think they are Zulu or Shona.
it measures 78cm, 66cm and 65cm.

I have never seen such small spears ??

Royston · 3rd July 2016, 05:21 PM

I posted a similar one on 31st July 2014. Take a look at the replies.
Cheers
Roy

colin henshaw · 8th July 2016, 10:30 AM

I have seen these sort of small spears reasonably often in Britain in the past. Most likely they are from the Zimbabwe, (previously Rhodesia/Southern Rhodesia) area, or maybe even further north into Malawi (previously Nyasaland). My guess is that they were made for sale to Europeans... It should be remembered that these areas had quite high European populations in the colonial era, many of whom would be potential purchasers of handy, exotic- looking souvenirs as gifts for relatives in Britain or elsewhere.

Regards.

weapons 27 · 8th July 2016, 01:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colin henshaw

I have seen these sort of small spears reasonably often in Britain in the past. Most likely they are from the Zimbabwe, (previously Rhodesia/Southern Rhodesia) area, or maybe even further north into Malawi (previously Nyasaland). My guess is that they were made for sale to Europeans... It should be remembered that these areas had quite high European populations in the colonial era, many of whom would be potential purchasers of handy, exotic- looking souvenirs as gifts for relatives in Britain or elsewhere.

Regards.

ok thank colin

3rd July 2016, 01:02 PM	#1
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3rd July 2016, 05:21 PM	#2
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	I posted a similar one on 31st July 2014. Take a look at the replies. Cheers Roy

8th July 2016, 10:30 AM	#3
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	I have seen these sort of small spears reasonably often in Britain in the past. Most likely they are from the Zimbabwe, (previously Rhodesia/Southern Rhodesia) area, or maybe even further north into Malawi (previously Nyasaland). My guess is that they were made for sale to Europeans... It should be remembered that these areas had quite high European populations in the colonial era, many of whom would be potential purchasers of handy, exotic- looking souvenirs as gifts for relatives in Britain or elsewhere. Regards.