All valid opinions thank you. I just thought I would come up with some links to make us familiar with the objects that are suggested as the origin. My piece is 52 inches long. Compare with these pole clubs.
http://faganarms.com/18thcentury-pre...clubbowai.aspx
http://www.cinoa.org/exhibits/62410
Lets not forget what a true wood spear looks like?
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...lanesian+spear