Question ?

Freddy · 11th December 2005, 09:58 AM

Could anyone show me the butt end of a Bontoc spear ?

The reason why I'm asking this, is because I got a spear offered to me which appears to be Bontoc (as far as I can judge). It has a harpoon shaped spear head. The wooden shaft is a bit 'swollen' at the spot where the spear blade enters the wood. There's also a heavy metal band to prevent the wood from splitting. It has a short spike at the other end.

Sorry, I don't have any pictures (the spear isn't mine, yet

)

I'm still hesitating to buy it, that's the reason of my question. I have little knowledge of Philippino weapons.

11th December 2005, 09:58 AM	#1
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Question ? Could anyone show me the butt end of a Bontoc spear ? The reason why I'm asking this, is because I got a spear offered to me which appears to be Bontoc (as far as I can judge). It has a harpoon shaped spear head. The wooden shaft is a bit 'swollen' at the spot where the spear blade enters the wood. There's also a heavy metal band to prevent the wood from splitting. It has a short spike at the other end. Sorry, I don't have any pictures (the spear isn't mine, yet ) I'm still hesitating to buy it, that's the reason of my question. I have little knowledge of Philippino weapons.