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Old 29th January 2021, 11:06 PM   #1
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Default Unknown origin spearhead

Hello,

Anybody recognize this type of design ? African but from what region !?

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Old 30th January 2021, 01:27 AM   #2
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Looks Ethiopian to me.
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Old 30th January 2021, 04:11 AM   #3
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Yes, most definitely Abyssinian.
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Old 31st January 2021, 09:23 AM   #4
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Ethiopian
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Old 31st January 2021, 03:05 PM   #5
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Looks a rather weak design, especially where the thin flat square bit joins the socket. Kind of a use once and discard the shaft as you franticly try to un-scabbard your kaskara, Would look cool in an Ethiopian Christian parade tho.
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Old 31st January 2021, 11:18 PM   #6
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Tks all! It's now clear it's from ethiopia! The only country from Africa that does not allowed colonization!
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