Good guess, but it is a hard resin or gum. I first encountered this end cap some years ago and I then, thought that somebody placed the endcap of a walking cane on the spear, however, this is the 3rd or 4th example that I have seen and I'm wondering if this is a coincidence or was a protective cap added to these spears by their makers. That is why I was curious as to Battera's request to see both ends of the spear.
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