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Freddy · 28th October 2005, 05:47 PM

The shaft has a diameter of about 1,4 cm (0,56 inches). I would call it 'semi-flexible', due to it's length.

In my opinion, it is a great throwing spear.

I once saw a film - I think the title is 'King Solomon's mines' - dating from the 1950's. The companion of the hero in this film was a very long African. At the end of the film, it seemed that this man was the rightful heir to the throne of the tribe they visited. The film shows a fight between the two princes. During that duel they use a spear and a shield, and also a slim sword.

Here are some more pics of the 'Ntore' dancers. These (and also the other two) were made in 1955 during the visit of the Belgian king.

28th October 2005, 05:47 PM	#3
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	The shaft has a diameter of about 1,4 cm (0,56 inches). I would call it 'semi-flexible', due to it's length. In my opinion, it is a great throwing spear. I once saw a film - I think the title is 'King Solomon's mines' - dating from the 1950's. The companion of the hero in this film was a very long African. At the end of the film, it seemed that this man was the rightful heir to the throne of the tribe they visited. The film shows a fight between the two princes. During that duel they use a spear and a shield, and also a slim sword. Here are some more pics of the 'Ntore' dancers. These (and also the other two) were made in 1955 during the visit of the Belgian king.