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Found today, 2 Mongo spears, sorry for the bad pics.
Nice,old, but I have to work on it ! I need help this week-end ![]() Luc |
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Very nice. I have a very similar copper version that ends with a spike .
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Indeed nice finding but the second one is Saka I think
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Nice spears, Luc.
Show them again when they are cleaned. I checked with Westerdijk (IJzerwerk van Centraal-Afrika - Ironwork from Central-Africa). According to this author both your spears come from the Nkutshu-Tetela group living in Central-Congo. As these spears were also used as currency, they can be easily found amongst neighbouring tribes (such as Mongo, Kutu, Saka, etc...) |
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I've cleaned them, it was hard .
The stem are completely covered with copper ribbons and strips. Spear point in good condition, with engravings. Luc |
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Very nice Luc, congratulations!!!!!!!
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Good job!!
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Here is mine (no better pics at the moment!!) is like one if yours Luc.
opppssss the pictures!!!! |
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