Philippine Spear

asomotif · 12th January 2007, 10:10 AM

The detachable point makes that the shaft/stick does not break.
And although I have never caught any seamamal myself, I can imagine that if the point would be fixed rigidly to the shaft it would also make it impossible to hold on to the harpoon.

The 2 harpoons I have have very simple rattan bindings and some black rope also wrapped around the shaft.
maybe If I have time this weekend I will make some pictures.

Best regards,
Willem

Freddy · 12th January 2007, 10:47 AM

Willem, I'm not sure from your picture. But this could also be a Congolese harpoon spear.

asomotif · 12th January 2007, 11:11 AM

hello Freddy,

The picture posted here is not mine.
And Congo or Philipines, any guess goes.

Best regards,
Willem

12th January 2007, 10:10 AM	#1
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,235	The detachable point makes that the shaft/stick does not break. And although I have never caught any seamamal myself, I can imagine that if the point would be fixed rigidly to the shaft it would also make it impossible to hold on to the harpoon. The 2 harpoons I have have very simple rattan bindings and some black rope also wrapped around the shaft. maybe If I have time this weekend I will make some pictures. Best regards, Willem

12th January 2007, 10:47 AM	#2
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Willem, I'm not sure from your picture. But this could also be a Congolese harpoon spear.

12th January 2007, 11:11 AM	#3
asomotif Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 2,235	hello Freddy, The picture posted here is not mine. And Congo or Philipines, any guess goes. Best regards, Willem