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Length 53 cms, light but strong, nicely and carefully forged. Old "patina".
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Very nice Martin, do you know what ethnic group this may be from?
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I donīt know. It is really old. The faceting of trunk could be reference to Sudan. Precise work and central rib with pans could show Somal or old Amhara ...
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Hi. Martin. Very nice spear head. I am posting this dagger for your comments. Cheers, RON
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Hi Roanoa,
The handle built-up from pieces of horn is typical for several parts of Ethiopia (Harerge, Bale, Shewa and some parts in the south). The shape of guard and pommel is, I think, atypical - I have never seen it. The blade is also strange. But I can see somevcontemporary "developments" in Ethiopia, new designs .... Best Martin |
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Some of the spears from this region are among the most elegant and well made in Africa. I am especially fond of the elongated tapered spearheads like the one you have shown us.
Thanks for sharing. |
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