Maasai Spear, tourist souvenir or real deal?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Mandich

Hello Detlef,
There is patina on the wood, its hard to take proper photos because of reflection. I cleaned it and its a little greasy so there is reflection.

Hello Mandich,

The colour of the wood and that you had to clean the wood and that it shows afterwards a glossy and shiny surface is a good sign of long time use. I think personally that your spear is the real deal.

Regards,
Detlef

[Tim Simmons]

It is the real thing but a late form different from examples from the 19th century and early 20th century, nice to have.

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

It is the real thing but a late form different from examples from the 19th century and early 20th century, nice to have.

Hello Tim,

May I ask you where the difference is? Can you show examples?

Regards,
Detlef