Sudanese spearheads with handles & arrow heads???

[katana]

Hi Fearn,
you're right I should have included dimensions. Your comments are very informative. The dimensions of the 'arrow' heads are;

socket dia. 1. 11mm 2. 13mm
length 1. 15mm 2. 16mm
blade width 1. 19mm 2. 23mm
(widest)

The measurements suggest a shaft of arrow proportions. They (the heads) are very light, and probably would not give the weight needed to give a small spear the correct trajectory, when thrown. (Unless the shaft was weighted at the spearhead end.) I'm begining to lean towards these being arrow heads. However, the idea of a spear thrower would make sense, this would provide enough energy (as would a bow) to propel a 'light headed' projectile accurately. Spear throwers were common in the America's, Australia etc and are very ancient. Is there any evidence of their useage in Africa?

Tim, I think your thoughts about the spears are probably correct. Have you had the chance to read my other thread about a Sudanese dagger set? You know I always value your comments and the Sudan is one of your forte's