A fine throwing spear - Origins ??

katana · 18th April 2010, 04:14 PM

Another spear to add to the collection

An excellently made throwing spear. Beautifully balanced with a broad leafed blade with a very 'thick' mid rib. The socket is facetted as is the butt spike, all skillfully forged ...I believe the shaft....although relatively old, is younger than the 'metal work'. The 'business' end is extremely sharp and it's design would produce a wide, narrow wound. I feel it is too ornate for hunting and feel that this spear is more likely for personal protection / war. The bands on the shaft are aluminium so probably dates the shaft mid 20c ...but think the metal work is more likely late 19th.

Any ideas to origin ? All comments gratefully received, thank you

Regards David

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Lew · 18th April 2010, 06:07 PM

My guess would be Sudanese. Very nice example congrats.

Martin Lubojacky · 18th April 2010, 06:34 PM

Yes, this should be from Sudan. Very nice...

katana · 18th April 2010, 07:56 PM

Hi Lew and Martin

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thank you for your input. Sudan sounds good ....I originally thought the Congo regions

. Yes, I am very pleased with it. The skill of the blacksmith is excellent and for the weight and balance it seems perfect for me ....almost, as if, I had it custom made. (I used to throw javelins ...in my 'youth' )

Kind Regards David

18th April 2010, 04:14 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	A fine throwing spear - Origins ?? Another spear to add to the collection An excellently made throwing spear. Beautifully balanced with a broad leafed blade with a very 'thick' mid rib. The socket is facetted as is the butt spike, all skillfully forged ...I believe the shaft....although relatively old, is younger than the 'metal work'. The 'business' end is extremely sharp and it's design would produce a wide, narrow wound. I feel it is too ornate for hunting and feel that this spear is more likely for personal protection / war. The bands on the shaft are aluminium so probably dates the shaft mid 20c ...but think the metal work is more likely late 19th. Any ideas to origin ? All comments gratefully received, thank you Regards David . Attached Images

18th April 2010, 06:07 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	My guess would be Sudanese. Very nice example congrats.

18th April 2010, 06:34 PM	#3
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 841	Yes, this should be from Sudan. Very nice...

18th April 2010, 07:56 PM	#4
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Hi Lew and Martin , thank you for your input. Sudan sounds good ....I originally thought the Congo regions . Yes, I am very pleased with it. The skill of the blacksmith is excellent and for the weight and balance it seems perfect for me ....almost, as if, I had it custom made. (I used to throw javelins ...in my 'youth' ) Kind Regards David