Strange African Spear?

fearn · 14th February 2006, 01:21 AM

I'm feeling too lazy to search, but wasn't there a crocodile spear a few months back that had a similar conformation, short handle and big blade?

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Tim Simmons · 14th February 2006, 06:01 PM

I would agree with the above and say this is East Central Africa, the south of the Sudan and N Uganda. There is some resemblance to this N Ugandan hunting spear. Tim

Lew · 16th February 2006, 02:29 AM

The spear arrived today. It really is a superb piece

the shaft is octagonal in shape the head is beautifully forged. The hilt seems to be wood covered in lizard skin. I think this could be Danakil (Afar) or Somali circa 1890 it just oozes quality.

Lew

14th February 2006, 06:01 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,924	I would agree with the above and say this is East Central Africa, the south of the Sudan and N Uganda. There is some resemblance to this N Ugandan hunting spear. Tim Attached Images

16th February 2006, 02:29 AM	#3
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	The spear arrived today. It really is a superb piece the shaft is octagonal in shape the head is beautifully forged. The hilt seems to be wood covered in lizard skin. I think this could be Danakil (Afar) or Somali circa 1890 it just oozes quality. Lew Attached Images Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 16th February 2006 at 03:45 PM.

14th February 2006, 01:21 AM	#1
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	I'm feeling too lazy to search, but wasn't there a crocodile spear a few months back that had a similar conformation, short handle and big blade? F