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thinreadline 29th November 2011 06:17 PM

help to ID this spear head & scabbard
 
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Picked these up with a large collection relating to the war in Burma .The spearhead was in the scabbard but I cant see that they are related as they are not really a good fit. . Does anyone know what either of these items are and where they originate from ?
The scabbard is 48 cm long and 8 cm wide , it is wood with a leather covering. The spear is 45 cm long including the socket , and is 6 cm wide at the widest point .The has a diameter of approx 3 cm.
Thanks.

VANDOO 30th November 2011 04:06 AM

THIS STRIKES ME AS AFRICAN, ETHIOPIA (ABYSENNIA) OR SUDAN. UNUSUAL IN THE REGION FOR A SPEAR TO HAVE SUCH A SCABBARD PERHAPS IT WAS WORN AS A SHORT SWORD OR KNIFE AND A CONVIENENT STAFF COULD EASILY CONVERT IT TO A SPEAR. JUST GUESSES :confused: THE POINT LOOKS LIKE A WELL MADE OLDER ONE WITH A NEWER SCABBARD BUT IT TOO SHOWS SOME AGE. NICE ONE :)

thinreadline 30th November 2011 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by VANDOO
THIS STRIKES ME AS AFRICAN, ETHIOPIA (ABYSENNIA) OR SUDAN. UNUSUAL IN THE REGION FOR A SPEAR TO HAVE SUCH A SCABBARD PERHAPS IT WAS WORN AS A SHORT SWORD OR KNIFE AND A CONVIENENT STAFF COULD EASILY CONVERT IT TO A SPEAR. JUST GUESSES :confused: THE POINT LOOKS LIKE A WELL MADE OLDER ONE WITH A NEWER SCABBARD BUT IT TOO SHOWS SOME AGE. NICE ONE :)

Thanks ... it certainly has a feel of age and quality , but I am not convinced that the 2 items belong together.


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