African spear head

Mel H · 29th June 2018, 11:23 AM

Further to my recent post regarding a couple of Indian spears, I'm now attaching some photographs of a rather substantial broad bladed, African one in the hope of learning something of its origins.

Mel H · 29th June 2018, 11:32 AM

A couple more with measurements.

colin henshaw · 4th July 2018, 07:03 AM

Its from Northern Congo area, perhaps Tetela people. Good metalwork.

Mel H · 5th July 2018, 10:36 AM

Many thanks Colin.
Mel.

CharlesS · 5th July 2018, 11:32 AM

Mel, I am more inclined to think this is a Saka/Mongo spearhead. Note the similarities to this Saka knife.

Mel H · 7th July 2018, 05:29 PM

Thank you Charles, yes I can see some similarity in the forging of the central ridge, it's all giving me some direction for research.
Mel.

29th June 2018, 11:23 AM	#1
Mel H Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North East England. Posts: 107	African spear head Further to my recent post regarding a couple of Indian spears, I'm now attaching some photographs of a rather substantial broad bladed, African one in the hope of learning something of its origins. Attached Images

29th June 2018, 11:32 AM	#2
Mel H Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North East England. Posts: 107	A couple more with measurements. Attached Images

5th July 2018, 11:32 AM	#5
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,857	Mel, I am more inclined to think this is a Saka/Mongo spearhead. Note the similarities to this Saka knife. Attached Images

4th July 2018, 07:03 AM	#3
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Its from Northern Congo area, perhaps Tetela people. Good metalwork.

5th July 2018, 10:36 AM	#4
Mel H Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North East England. Posts: 107	Many thanks Colin. Mel.

7th July 2018, 05:29 PM	#6
Mel H Member Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: North East England. Posts: 107	Thank you Charles, yes I can see some similarity in the forging of the central ridge, it's all giving me some direction for research. Mel.