Spear Tip ?

Robert · 11th July 2005, 12:47 AM

This is something else that I've been meaning to ask about.

Length = 11 1/2 inches
Width at widest point = 13/16 inch

Is this a spear tip or something else entirely? If it is a spear tip how would it have been removed? Would it have to be cut out, ripped out, or pushed all the way through and pull it out the other side? None of which I might add could possibly be very pleasent for whatever or whoever was on the receiving end. Last question, is this a real piece or just tourist junk?

Robert

not2sharp · 11th July 2005, 01:39 AM

Could this be some kind of fishing gig?

n2s

Justin · 12th July 2005, 12:02 AM

Even at almost 1 foot long Im inclined to think that its probably an arrow head,and Im guessing Africa as far as origin.

Bill · 13th July 2005, 01:56 AM

The first pic is spear tips used for fishing in the Philippines. I believe they are most likely from Luzon. The second pic is arrow heads also from the PI; I believe that at least some of them are used for fishing also.

Robert · 13th July 2005, 02:32 AM

Bill,
Thanks for the pictures and information. I would say that the top item in the first picture is almost the same as mine. Do you have any idea as to the age? Could you please post a picture of the entire tip including the wooden part on the end? Thanks again.

Robert

Bill · 13th July 2005, 04:15 AM

My guess on age is between 1950-70, give or take. Try & post some more pics in a day or so.

11th July 2005, 12:47 AM	#1
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Spear Tip ? This is something else that I've been meaning to ask about. Length = 11 1/2 inches Width at widest point = 13/16 inch Is this a spear tip or something else entirely? If it is a spear tip how would it have been removed? Would it have to be cut out, ripped out, or pushed all the way through and pull it out the other side? None of which I might add could possibly be very pleasent for whatever or whoever was on the receiving end. Last question, is this a real piece or just tourist junk? Robert Attached Images Last edited by Robert Coleman; 11th July 2005 at 01:03 AM.

13th July 2005, 01:56 AM	#4
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	The first pic is spear tips used for fishing in the Philippines. I believe they are most likely from Luzon. The second pic is arrow heads also from the PI; I believe that at least some of them are used for fishing also. Attached Images

11th July 2005, 01:39 AM	#2
not2sharp Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 210	Could this be some kind of fishing gig? n2s

12th July 2005, 12:02 AM	#3
Justin Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 175	Even at almost 1 foot long Im inclined to think that its probably an arrow head,and Im guessing Africa as far as origin.

13th July 2005, 02:32 AM	#5
Robert EAAF Staff Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Centerville, Kansas Posts: 2,196	Bill, Thanks for the pictures and information. I would say that the top item in the first picture is almost the same as mine. Do you have any idea as to the age? Could you please post a picture of the entire tip including the wooden part on the end? Thanks again. Robert

13th July 2005, 04:15 AM	#6
Bill Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago area Posts: 327	My guess on age is between 1950-70, give or take. Try & post some more pics in a day or so.