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Lew · 16th February 2006, 02:29 AM

The spear arrived today. It really is a superb piece

the shaft is octagonal in shape the head is beautifully forged. The hilt seems to be wood covered in lizard skin. I think this could be Danakil (Afar) or Somali circa 1890 it just oozes quality.

Lew

16th February 2006, 02:29 AM	#5
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	The spear arrived today. It really is a superb piece the shaft is octagonal in shape the head is beautifully forged. The hilt seems to be wood covered in lizard skin. I think this could be Danakil (Afar) or Somali circa 1890 it just oozes quality. Lew Attached Images Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 16th February 2006 at 03:45 PM.