Ethnographic Arms & Armour - View Single Post - Two interesting wooden spears...from where??

Andy Stevens · 5th November 2012, 03:11 PM

Hi Colin
Thanks for looking the spear over. I'm holding the thing in my hand as I type, and I'm none the wiser as to its origins or purpose. However, I would say that somebody put cosiderable effort into the making of spear, some of the barbs are still sharp and appear to have been capable of inflicting injury. The patterning in the wood is curious, perhaps this is a dance or ceromonial item? An interesting thing. Thanks A&K

5th November 2012, 03:11 PM	#11
Andy Stevens Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 155	Hi Colin Thanks for looking the spear over. I'm holding the thing in my hand as I type, and I'm none the wiser as to its origins or purpose. However, I would say that somebody put cosiderable effort into the making of spear, some of the barbs are still sharp and appear to have been capable of inflicting injury. The patterning in the wood is curious, perhaps this is a dance or ceromonial item? An interesting thing. Thanks A&K