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CharlesS · 24th November 2015, 05:00 PM

I am fairly certain this unique spearhead mounted on a simple brass ferrule is Indonesian, but hope to identify it to a more precise location. The pamor steel shape is not particularly unique, but the "magic box",(I have forgotten the name of this typically Islamic talismanic symbol) in chiseled into what also serves as a thick bolster for the blade, is unique.

Any ideas about the origins of this spearhead. The talismanic symbols alone make me assume it is from an Islamic region of Indonesia.

I'm looking forward to any input.

24th November 2015, 05:00 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Help Identifying the Origin of this Spearhead I am fairly certain this unique spearhead mounted on a simple brass ferrule is Indonesian, but hope to identify it to a more precise location. The pamor steel shape is not particularly unique, but the "magic box",(I have forgotten the name of this typically Islamic talismanic symbol) in chiseled into what also serves as a thick bolster for the blade, is unique. Any ideas about the origins of this spearhead. The talismanic symbols alone make me assume it is from an Islamic region of Indonesia. I'm looking forward to any input. Attached Images Last edited by CharlesS; 24th November 2015 at 05:12 PM.