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25th January 2012, 09:06 PM
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Location: Greenville, NC
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A Very Unsual Moro Spear
This is another spear I recently picked up. I have little doubt it is Moro. It is about 7ft. long, features a finely forged blade that is fullered and laminated...but I am having a devil of a time bringing it out.
The unique thing about it is the octagonal brass ferrule and octagonal haft. The haft only becomes circular at the bottom just before it transitions into a nicely carved horn butt piece. I have never seen anything remotely like the haft or ferrule on a Moro spear. Anyone else seen something like this on a Moro spear?? Any input is appreciated! |
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25th January 2012, 11:33 PM
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EAAF Staff
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Location: Louisville, KY
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W
 W! What a nice piece! I like it and I am with you - a Moro piece. Not sure how early but the bamboo like bands on it make me think it could be Sulu. Very pristine. One of your best budiak.Congrats! |
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26th January 2012, 02:04 AM
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I am wondering if the octagonal work is an influence of what Moros may have seen on European pole arms...just a thought.
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26th January 2012, 02:51 AM
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A fine piece regardless!!!
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26th January 2012, 03:30 AM
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Vikingsword Staff
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Charles, the horse-hoof kris pommel is octagonal .
As are some barung hilts . Why not a spear shaft ? |
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26th January 2012, 11:45 AM
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Good point Rick...just seems like so much work.
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