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Araña_del_Sol

23rd June 2025 03:02 AM

Small African (?) spearheads for ID

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Hi all,

I recently acquired a pair of spearheads with a rather distinctive look. They both have inlaid brass and incised patterns that remind me of common motifs in West Africa but their shape is odd. Any help identifying them would be appreciated.

Both are about 24.8cm (9.75 inches) in length.

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Tim Simmons

23rd June 2025 05:05 PM

I think west Africa too. Have only seen the pin through the socket on west Africa spears. I have a pinned socket spear from borderlands of Nigeria/Cameroon.

Araña_del_Sol

24th June 2025 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons (Post 298090)

I think west Africa too. Have only seen the pin through the socket on west Africa spears. I have a pinned socket spear from borderlands of Nigeria/Cameroon.

Hi Tim, thanks for your response, it's interesting that you draw a comparison to spears from the Nigeria/Cameroon border. I was starting to lean toward a possible Kotoko/Bornu origin but just can't find a comparable example besides the large cavalry lances from those people groups.

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