Small African (?) spearheads for ID

Araña_del_Sol · Yesterday, 03:02 AM

Hi all,

I recently acquired a pair of spearheads with a rather distinctive look. They both have inlaid brass and incised patterns that remind me of common motifs in West Africa but their shape is odd. Any help identifying them would be appreciated.

Both are about 24.8cm (9.75 inches) in length.

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Tim Simmons · Yesterday, 05:05 PM

I think west Africa too. Have only seen the pin through the socket on west Africa spears. I have a pinned socket spear from borderlands of Nigeria/Cameroon.

Araña_del_Sol · Today, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

I think west Africa too. Have only seen the pin through the socket on west Africa spears. I have a pinned socket spear from borderlands of Nigeria/Cameroon.

Hi Tim, thanks for your response, it's interesting that you draw a comparison to spears from the Nigeria/Cameroon border. I was starting to lean toward a possible Kotoko/Bornu origin but just can't find a comparable example besides the large cavalry lances from those people groups.

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Yesterday, 03:02 AM	#1
Araña_del_Sol Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 56	Small African (?) spearheads for ID Hi all, I recently acquired a pair of spearheads with a rather distinctive look. They both have inlaid brass and incised patterns that remind me of common motifs in West Africa but their shape is odd. Any help identifying them would be appreciated. Both are about 24.8cm (9.75 inches) in length. - ADS Attached Images

Yesterday, 05:05 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,860	I think west Africa too. Have only seen the pin through the socket on west Africa spears. I have a pinned socket spear from borderlands of Nigeria/Cameroon.