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17th January 2012, 01:30 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Wirral
Posts: 1,204
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SUDAN ? SPEAR WITH CHAINS & COINS
Here is a curiosity & favourite from my collection . I believe it is from the Sudan but have never known exactly what is is for. It is a short spear 30 cm in total , shaft covered in crocodile skin . The butt is of carved wood to which is attached a series of chains each terminating in a coin. It makes a splendid jangle when shaken , so I wondered if it was part of some dancing regalia ? Your opinions eagerly sought .
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