Nias or not?
The spear point does have a certain resemblence with a form we see in Nias, but IMO it has another provenance.
1. Most Nias spears are more refined and more slender.
2. The iron of Nias spears is better polished.
3. This type of iron sleeve is not seen on Nias.
4. The shaft of Nias spears usually is adorned in some way with woven rattan straps, or brass strips.
So, it is not likely that it is a Nias spear.
Unfortunately I do not have a clue from where this spear does come from.
Attached is a photo on which the most common types of Nias spearpoints can be seen.
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