Interesting spear

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While browsing through old threads, I found this dagger:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=tuareg

The handle plate is made using the same technique as the spear plate, possibly by the same craftsman.

[Battara]

I would place this from the Tuareg, who use similar materials and engraved symbols. They are in the northern Sahara, like Morocco and Algeria.

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Originally Posted by Battara

I would place this from the Tuareg, who use similar materials and engraved symbols. They are in the northern Sahara, like Morocco and Algeria.

I agree, I also think that Tuareg motives are present.

[TVV]

Some years ago I had a strange spears/scepter object that may or may not have some connection to yours. I am still not sure exactly what it was. The head was inserted in the shaft via thread, and 2/3 of the shaft was in a steel sleeve. From past discussions I recall it ascribed to Northern India or to Sudan.

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Originally Posted by TVV

Some years ago I had a strange spears/scepter object that may or may not have some connection to yours. I am still not sure exactly what it was. The head was inserted in the shaft via thread, and 2/3 of the shaft was in a steel sleeve. From past discussions I recall it ascribed to Northern India or to Sudan.

Thank you, yes, they have a lot in common.
My opinion is that it's Mandingo – regions of Mali, Cameroon, Gambia, and Senegal.