Spear ... help with ID

[thinreadline]

Sorry about the poor quality of the image , but this pic was sent to me by a friend who hoped that I might be able to ID it ... but it rings no bells with me ... anyone able to identify it please ?

[thinreadline]

Sorry about the poor quality of the image , but this pic was sent to me by a friend who hoped that I might be able to ID it ... but it rings no bells with me ... anyone able to identify it please ?


Can no one help with this ?

[Henk]

It could be a spear from the Asmat people, New Guinea.
That was my first thought.

[thinreadline]

It could be a spear from the Asmat people, New Guinea.
That was my first thought.
thanks Matt ... any refs for similar types ?

[Henk]

Unfortunately not, the lower part under the spear tip is mostly carved open.
Google will give some examples.

[Henk]

:shrug:

[Tim Simmons]

what is the blade made of? Is the picture the point and socket?

[Henk]

Hi Tim,

To me it looks wood. And it is point and socket to me. Do you have another suggestion?