15th March 2024, 04:47 AM | #1 |
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Unknown spearheads
Hi all,
I have a trio of spearheads that I have not been able to identify, any help would be greatly appreciated. The first two are nearly identical and came with basket scabbards. I suspect they may be Asian but I'm not sure from which culture/region. The third is a fancy, probably ceremonial, piece and I have no clue where it comes from. - ADS |
15th March 2024, 07:46 AM | #2 |
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Hi ADS,
The two similar ones are typical working knives from Thailand, they are still made today. Regards, Detlef |
15th March 2024, 11:23 AM | #3 |
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the third spear appears to be African (to me) .
It is near impossible to say whether it is old since it was polished |
15th March 2024, 12:12 PM | #4 |
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Hi ADS,
I agree with Detlef. The first two are mainland SE Asian work knives and are seen widely in that region--Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and probably in other neighboring areas as well. |
16th March 2024, 12:48 AM | #5 |
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the third one is indeed African, Congo I think and bears similarities with the 2 Konda Nkundu knives and used on ceremonial staffs like the 2 Konda Nkundu ones on the picture to the right
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16th March 2024, 02:52 AM | #6 |
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Thank you all, these were head scratchers for me. Thanks for the images gp, definitely looks like a match.
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