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Bill M · 2nd January 2007, 10:18 PM

From the estate of a former employee of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City in the 1920s. It was commonplace to use original artifacts during plays; as this piece was used.

Spear is 75.5 inches long and about 1.5 inches at the ball near the butt. The head is about 26 inches long and is four sided. The shaft above the handle, the handle itself and below the handle is six sided. Then it alternates with round and six-sided to the ball at the butt. It is solid steel.

I suspect it is a version of a Sang or Sangu from central or south India. Possibly Rajput horse/camel spear.

Any information anyone can offer is requested.

2nd January 2007, 10:18 PM	#1
Bill M Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Georgia Posts: 1,599	Spear? Indian? Sangu? From the estate of a former employee of the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City in the 1920s. It was commonplace to use original artifacts during plays; as this piece was used. Spear is 75.5 inches long and about 1.5 inches at the ball near the butt. The head is about 26 inches long and is four sided. The shaft above the handle, the handle itself and below the handle is six sided. Then it alternates with round and six-sided to the ball at the butt. It is solid steel. I suspect it is a version of a Sang or Sangu from central or south India. Possibly Rajput horse/camel spear. Any information anyone can offer is requested. Attached Images