Spear from Nagaland?

wildwolberine · 15th August 2023, 12:26 AM

I purchased this partial spear from forum member RSword. Described as Filipino in the listing, I thought it might be Naga; now that I can examine it more closely I have less confidence.

Heavy but small and compact leaf shaped blade. There’s some pattern visible but I don’t know if it’s deliberate or from forging process. I can’t honestly tell if the base has a socket or a tang, there’s no seam visible. It’s firmly attached and I couldn’t move it manually. The remaining shaft is dark wood, possibly palm. I don’t see any evidence of a ferrule or binding.

If this is from Philippines or Indonesia? Could anyone share examples of similar spears? Thanks!

48 cm OAL
Tip 25 cm
Blade 18 cm, 3.5 cm wide

15th August 2023, 12:26 AM	#1
wildwolberine Member Join Date: May 2023 Location: San Antonio Posts: 108	Spear from Nagaland? I purchased this partial spear from forum member RSword. Described as Filipino in the listing, I thought it might be Naga; now that I can examine it more closely I have less confidence. Heavy but small and compact leaf shaped blade. There’s some pattern visible but I don’t know if it’s deliberate or from forging process. I can’t honestly tell if the base has a socket or a tang, there’s no seam visible. It’s firmly attached and I couldn’t move it manually. The remaining shaft is dark wood, possibly palm. I don’t see any evidence of a ferrule or binding. If this is from Philippines or Indonesia? Could anyone share examples of similar spears? Thanks! 48 cm OAL Tip 25 cm Blade 18 cm, 3.5 cm wide Attached Images