How rare are these horn tipped sudanese spears

chiefheadknocker · 17th May 2019, 09:57 PM

Thanks for your reply and posted write up , its good to see some information on them , ive bought and sold lots of African spears in the past but this is the first time ive encountered and owned these type , quite unusual for sure

Jim McDougall · 17th May 2019, 11:13 PM

This is outstanding research on this very unusual spear! I have been pretty familiar with lots of Sudanese stuff, but quite honestly have never seen one of these horn types. I thought perhaps a tribal form from other regions as was known during the Mahdiyya with other tribal factions converging in Omdurman as they often brought their own weapon forms.
Very much appreciated to add to notes, and 'head knocker' thanks for posting it!

17th May 2019, 09:57 PM	#1
chiefheadknocker Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 143	Thanks for your reply and posted write up , its good to see some information on them , ive bought and sold lots of African spears in the past but this is the first time ive encountered and owned these type , quite unusual for sure

17th May 2019, 11:13 PM	#2
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,480	This is outstanding research on this very unusual spear! I have been pretty familiar with lots of Sudanese stuff, but quite honestly have never seen one of these horn types. I thought perhaps a tribal form from other regions as was known during the Mahdiyya with other tribal factions converging in Omdurman as they often brought their own weapon forms. Very much appreciated to add to notes, and 'head knocker' thanks for posting it!