AFRICAN CEREMONIAL SPEARS FOR COMMENT

Tim Simmons · 25th July 2009, 05:58 PM

Wolf,

It was I who post the picture of the Bronze Ibo spear, thanks for you response. These things could well be 19th century. You promted me to refer to my copy of "History of Nigeria-Sir Alan Burns" which can be found through amazon and well worth having. Exploration of the south and the oil rivers started in the 1830s, trading following. A British protectorate established in 1885. There was exstensive military action in the region up to the first world war. This extract helps give back ground to the objects.

Wodimi · 25th July 2009, 07:53 PM

Hello Tim,
sorry for my mistake with the name. I was so thrilled about your spear, that I don't notice, that it was you who posted the Ibo spear. Thanks a lot for your hint with your book and Amazon, I just ordered it.
Best wishes
Wolf

www.spearcollector.com

VANDOO · 2nd August 2009, 03:05 AM

THIS HAS TURNED OUT WELL AS I HAVE ONE OF THESE ,WHAT I REFFERED TO AS BIRD CAGE SPEARS AROUND HERE SOMEWHERE. THIS POST HAS IDENTIFIED TWO UNKNOWN SPEARS IN ONE POST. I WILL LOOK AROUND AND SEE WHERE IT IS SO I CAN COMPARE IT TO THE EXAMPLES POSTED AND SEE IF IT IS A VARIATION OR THE SAME. THANKS GUYS!

Tim Simmons · 10th August 2009, 07:43 PM

Wolf, great name I know I have said that before.

You might like to get this book I have just recieved from amazon. Bibliolife, a company that reproduce rare books. AMONG the IBOS of NIGERIA: account of the curious & interesting habits, customs and beliefs, George Thomas Basden, origanlly printed in 1921.
The few pictures are not that well printed but interesting none the less. Here are two pages from the chapter on weapons, there are no pictures of weapons. I found the writing exciting enough even through 1920s eyes.

25th July 2009, 05:58 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Wolf, It was I who post the picture of the Bronze Ibo spear, thanks for you response. These things could well be 19th century. You promted me to refer to my copy of "History of Nigeria-Sir Alan Burns" which can be found through amazon and well worth having. Exploration of the south and the oil rivers started in the 1830s, trading following. A British protectorate established in 1885. There was exstensive military action in the region up to the first world war. This extract helps give back ground to the objects. Attached Images

10th August 2009, 07:43 PM	#4
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,842	Wolf, great name I know I have said that before. You might like to get this book I have just recieved from amazon. Bibliolife, a company that reproduce rare books. AMONG the IBOS of NIGERIA: account of the curious & interesting habits, customs and beliefs, George Thomas Basden, origanlly printed in 1921. The few pictures are not that well printed but interesting none the less. Here are two pages from the chapter on weapons, there are no pictures of weapons. I found the writing exciting enough even through 1920s eyes. Attached Images

25th July 2009, 07:53 PM	#2
Wodimi Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 75	Hello Tim, sorry for my mistake with the name. I was so thrilled about your spear, that I don't notice, that it was you who posted the Ibo spear. Thanks a lot for your hint with your book and Amazon, I just ordered it. Best wishes Wolf www.spearcollector.com

2nd August 2009, 03:05 AM	#3
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THIS HAS TURNED OUT WELL AS I HAVE ONE OF THESE ,WHAT I REFFERED TO AS BIRD CAGE SPEARS AROUND HERE SOMEWHERE. THIS POST HAS IDENTIFIED TWO UNKNOWN SPEARS IN ONE POST. I WILL LOOK AROUND AND SEE WHERE IT IS SO I CAN COMPARE IT TO THE EXAMPLES POSTED AND SEE IF IT IS A VARIATION OR THE SAME. THANKS GUYS!