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noritasan 18th June 2011 08:49 PM
Help wanted for African artifacts
 
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Hello all,
I recently found several I believe African artifacts. I am attaching photos of the biggest one of which I wonder if it is a ceremonial spearhead, staff, currency or what? It is made of iron, 25.5 inches long .Opinions are very welcome. Thank you.
Eduardo.

colin henshaw 19th June 2011 09:25 AM
Hi

These spears with two or more points are thought to have been used by native diviners/medical practitioners/rainmakers or similar. Nice piece, perhaps from the Sudan area ?

noritasan 24th June 2011 12:20 AM
Colin,
Thanks for the info. I really donīt know the origin, perhaps someone else can help with this. Do you have any idea how old it could be? I know it has no relation but when I found it, it was very rusted, this is why I have to clean it and maybe it now looks quite new.
Regards,
Eduardo

colin henshaw 24th June 2011 07:49 PM
Hi Eduardo

Its hard to estimate the age, but certainly pre-1950 at least.

Regards
Colin

Quote:
Originally Posted by noritasan
Colin,
Thanks for the info. I really donīt know the origin, perhaps someone else can help with this. Do you have any idea how old it could be? I know it has no relation but when I found it, it was very rusted, this is why I have to clean it and maybe it now looks quite new.
Regards,
Eduardo


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