Hi David,
My first thought was German because of the shape and decoration.
That said, it could be from several countries, and I didn't realise that Boar hunting was popular (in this way) in india, so why not an Indian made example in the European style?
Anyway, I have no knowledge in that area to comment on so I'll have to keep reading while this mystery unfolds.
One thing though, I did also look at the filled holes on the upper part of the socket.
I did think that they are possibly the remains of some kind of projection.
Were they to secure the shaft, they seem rather close to what must be the end of the wood (inside the socket) and I would also have expected them to match the lower ones in shape and size.
Boar spears can have bars or flanges as we all know, perhaps these marks are from removal of something?
Best
Gene
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