Small....(and in my opinion)...beautiful

Freddy · 28th October 2005, 05:47 PM

The shaft has a diameter of about 1,4 cm (0,56 inches). I would call it 'semi-flexible', due to it's length.

In my opinion, it is a great throwing spear.

I once saw a film - I think the title is 'King Solomon's mines' - dating from the 1950's. The companion of the hero in this film was a very long African. At the end of the film, it seemed that this man was the rightful heir to the throne of the tribe they visited. The film shows a fight between the two princes. During that duel they use a spear and a shield, and also a slim sword.

Here are some more pics of the 'Ntore' dancers. These (and also the other two) were made in 1955 during the visit of the Belgian king.

Tim Simmons · 28th October 2005, 06:50 PM

I know the film you talk about, as a boy I would watch all films in that genre, Tarzan as well, they were really good especially the TV series in the 70s. The last Tarzan film had some good bits but the mystery had gone. The one that was complete rubbish was with Bo Derick though you did get a glimpse of her glories. The blade on your spear is also like a pig sticking lance and a mini version of ww1 lance head. Tim

zalmoxis · 29th October 2005, 01:43 AM

Very rare spear. I have never seen one before. And elegant too.Great buy.

28th October 2005, 05:47 PM	#1
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	The shaft has a diameter of about 1,4 cm (0,56 inches). I would call it 'semi-flexible', due to it's length. In my opinion, it is a great throwing spear. I once saw a film - I think the title is 'King Solomon's mines' - dating from the 1950's. The companion of the hero in this film was a very long African. At the end of the film, it seemed that this man was the rightful heir to the throne of the tribe they visited. The film shows a fight between the two princes. During that duel they use a spear and a shield, and also a slim sword. Here are some more pics of the 'Ntore' dancers. These (and also the other two) were made in 1955 during the visit of the Belgian king.

28th October 2005, 06:50 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,843	I know the film you talk about, as a boy I would watch all films in that genre, Tarzan as well, they were really good especially the TV series in the 70s. The last Tarzan film had some good bits but the mystery had gone. The one that was complete rubbish was with Bo Derick though you did get a glimpse of her glories. The blade on your spear is also like a pig sticking lance and a mini version of ww1 lance head. Tim

29th October 2005, 01:43 AM	#3
zalmoxis Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: GA USA Posts: 76	Very rare spear. I have never seen one before. And elegant too.Great buy.