South African throwing spear

Tim Simmons · 5th June 2005, 05:03 PM

Hello fellows, Rick, those spears sound too good to not show us.I know it is not easy taking pictures of such long things but we simply must see them!My Malay spear is really straight and smooth.

Fearn, yes spears and arrows should be straight anywhere else in the world ,but when it comes to Africa things go a little strange and not allways to rule.I do not know if we can take this thread any further, thanks for all the replies.Tim

Rick · 5th June 2005, 06:18 PM

These are mounted over windows and slider doors . The full length pictures will give an idea on haft condition . There is also a picture of the heads of the Mandaya spears , both about 9' oa . Also is included a picture of one of the iron shoes with which both Mandayas are shod .
The two spears pictured together are Moro and much shorter ; around 6' .

5th June 2005, 06:18 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Best I Can Do These are mounted over windows and slider doors . The full length pictures will give an idea on haft condition . There is also a picture of the heads of the Mandaya spears , both about 9' oa . Also is included a picture of one of the iron shoes with which both Mandayas are shod . The two spears pictured together are Moro and much shorter ; around 6' . Attached Images

5th June 2005, 05:03 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,854	Hello fellows, Rick, those spears sound too good to not show us.I know it is not easy taking pictures of such long things but we simply must see them!My Malay spear is really straight and smooth. Fearn, yes spears and arrows should be straight anywhere else in the world ,but when it comes to Africa things go a little strange and not allways to rule.I do not know if we can take this thread any further, thanks for all the replies.Tim