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Sajen · 24th November 2015, 11:10 PM

Hello Charles,

very interesting spear head, it seems that we have sometimes the same desire, I was bidding also.

I think that this spear head is either from the North of Sumatra (Batak?) or from the Dayak, I only know items from them with this kind of talismanic inscriptions. When I have to commit myself I would go for Batak because of the ferrule. And yes, I know, both are not islamic.

Regards,
Detlef

24th November 2015, 11:10 PM	#5
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,166	Hello Charles, very interesting spear head, it seems that we have sometimes the same desire, I was bidding also. I think that this spear head is either from the North of Sumatra (Batak?) or from the Dayak, I only know items from them with this kind of talismanic inscriptions. When I have to commit myself I would go for Batak because of the ferrule. And yes, I know, both are not islamic. Regards, Detlef