Upper Nile river Harpoon? Fishing spear?
Here's something I am, not to make a bad pun, "fishing" for information on.
The blade to socket length is 11 inches and a fraction long, asymmetrically forged, (obverse to reverse), and with a single barb.
The shaft is stepped where the line is secured. It appears to be hemp.
The shaft seems to be palm wood or something like it with a linear straight grain that is prone to splintering. The swollen grip is nicely sculpted with facets.
Overall it is about 52 inches long.
I think it is from the upper Nile river region because of the manner in which the point was forged.
Any comments or suggestions will be appreciated!
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