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Originally Posted by BANTARU
have any examples of the Omani Spear or spears from the Gulf Regions/Yemen survived to date?
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Salaams BANTARU ~ There is one only in the "Richardson and Dorr" reference book on Omani artifacts. The spear fell into demise because of the advent of gunpowder..it also failed to make the grade because the much easier to carry sword and khanjar did. It was a matter of simple practicality and there was no contest since rifles simply superceded spears.
If I get the chance I will open a thread on Omani Spears later...
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.