Unusual Masai/Maasai? Spear

Norman McCormick · 3rd February 2014, 08:16 PM

Hi Vandoo,
The first 4/5 inches of the blade have been sharpened and are still sharp, plenty for very effective use with this type of blade profile. Sierra Leone and Kenya approx 3500 miles apart, a long way for Maasai overland migration? The butt spike has been cleaned, varnished and re-attached at some point, whether this is an indication that it is not original to the piece or just running repairs is difficult to ascertain. The head is attached to the shaft with some type of black pitch. Thanks for the additional info.
My Regards,
Norman.

3rd February 2014, 08:16 PM	#9
Norman McCormick Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 1,613	Hi Vandoo, The first 4/5 inches of the blade have been sharpened and are still sharp, plenty for very effective use with this type of blade profile. Sierra Leone and Kenya approx 3500 miles apart, a long way for Maasai overland migration? The butt spike has been cleaned, varnished and re-attached at some point, whether this is an indication that it is not original to the piece or just running repairs is difficult to ascertain. The head is attached to the shaft with some type of black pitch. Thanks for the additional info. My Regards, Norman.