african spear with solid silver ornamant attached ?

[chiefheadknocker]

this African spear is very unusual and any info would be very welcome , whats different is that it has a silver globe ornament attached, it has I metal spike the other end which is slightly flat , total length193cm ,

[Ian]

ChiefHK:

Thanks for showing this interesting example.

Ian.

[Gavin Nugent]

I'd like to see detail of any markings on the spear head to the left of the on in question to confirm a suspicion I have.

With thanks

Gavin

[Tim Simmons]

Looks like the sort of quality Sudanese version of Indo/Persian work. This kind of embellishment can be found in many parts of Africa where Islam had influence? Like tabouka/kaskara form swords?

[chiefheadknocker]

I'd like to see detail of any markings on the spear head to the left of the on in question to confirm a suspicion I have.

With thanks

Gavin
hi gavin , ive had a good look over the spear head but cant see any markings on it,
kind regards
matthew

[colin henshaw]

The spear with the silver ball is probably from the Somalia region. Is the blade socket faceted ?

Looks a nice spear.