My latest spear.

Matt Splatt · 16th September 2007, 12:30 AM

It is pretty clearly congolese but that's as far as I have come in identifying the old thing. The bladed edges of the spearhead are 32inches long and the spear head itself is quite sturdy and sword like. The central bulb grip is nicely carved and shows alot of use. Sadly it's missing a buttpiece.

Tim Simmons · 16th September 2007, 10:03 AM

A very nice Ngbandi spear. It is complete, the metal piece on the end is the butt.

Freddy · 16th September 2007, 11:50 AM

Tim is quite right. This spear is complete. It's a thrusting spear used to pierce the wicker shield of the opponent. That's why the spearblade is so long.

Judging from the patina on the handle it's an old piece. Good find !

Matt Splatt · 16th September 2007, 07:42 PM

Thanks, you guys. It had a good feel to it.

16th September 2007, 12:30 AM	#1
Matt Splatt Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 31	My latest spear. It is pretty clearly congolese but that's as far as I have come in identifying the old thing. The bladed edges of the spearhead are 32inches long and the spear head itself is quite sturdy and sword like. The central bulb grip is nicely carved and shows alot of use. Sadly it's missing a buttpiece. Attached Images

16th September 2007, 10:03 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	A very nice Ngbandi spear. It is complete, the metal piece on the end is the butt.

16th September 2007, 11:50 AM	#3
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Tim is quite right. This spear is complete. It's a thrusting spear used to pierce the wicker shield of the opponent. That's why the spearblade is so long. Judging from the patina on the handle it's an old piece. Good find !

16th September 2007, 07:42 PM	#4
Matt Splatt Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 31	Thanks, you guys. It had a good feel to it.