27th July 2011, 12:09 AM | #1 |
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AFRICAN COPPER SPEARHEAD
I recently acquired this African copper spearhead and was wondering if it could be ceremonial or currency? It is 20.5 inches long. Any information is greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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28th July 2011, 09:11 PM | #2 |
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20 inches long is nice. Although copper is soft it could be used to stab a person. All depends on the thickness. Do you think this spear head is really up to the job? The copper spears and spear heads I have are clearly not fuctional weapons. I do have copper daggers that are obviously offence weapons.
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28th July 2011, 11:14 PM | #3 |
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Tim, I think it is not thick enough for stabbing, there is the risk to break it. I bought it believing it was used as currency. This is why I posted it, hoping someone enlightens me
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