Unknown Spear Head, Tourist item?

Spaffo · 30th June 2018, 06:30 AM

Saw this in a local shop. The shaft is some type of fibrous wood. Origin?
Thanks to the experts

Ian · 30th June 2018, 07:37 AM

Spaffo,

Please post a full length picture of this weapon and the dimensions of the head and shaft.

Ian.

Spaffo · 30th June 2018, 11:57 PM

Spear is approx 5×2, with the mount 2" longer.

Spaffo · 7th July 2018, 06:11 PM

Shaft is over 6 feet. Is this European, African, or other? Thanks

Ian · 7th July 2018, 08:07 PM

The dimensions of the head are fairly small but the head is quite robust and the socket suggests it was hand forged. The very plain design of the head could be from almost anywhere b ut Africa would not be my first choice. I think it's probably a lance rather than a spear.

Ian.

colin henshaw · 7th July 2018, 08:39 PM

Looks like a palmwood shaft. My guess would be from South or South-East Asia somewhere... Not Africa.

30th June 2018, 06:30 AM	#1
Spaffo Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 45	Unknown Spear Head, Tourist item? Saw this in a local shop. The shaft is some type of fibrous wood. Origin? Thanks to the experts Attached Images

30th June 2018, 11:57 PM	#3
Spaffo Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 45	Spear is approx 5×2, with the mount 2" longer. Attached Images

30th June 2018, 07:37 AM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,195	Spaffo, Please post a full length picture of this weapon and the dimensions of the head and shaft. Ian.

7th July 2018, 06:11 PM	#4
Spaffo Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 45	Shaft is over 6 feet. Is this European, African, or other? Thanks

7th July 2018, 08:07 PM	#5
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,195	The dimensions of the head are fairly small but the head is quite robust and the socket suggests it was hand forged. The very plain design of the head could be from almost anywhere b ut Africa would not be my first choice. I think it's probably a lance rather than a spear. Ian.

7th July 2018, 08:39 PM	#6
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Looks like a palmwood shaft. My guess would be from South or South-East Asia somewhere... Not Africa.