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colin henshaw · 3rd February 2014, 03:05 PM

Hi Norman

The profile of the blade does resemble that of the Baggara spears from the Sudan. However, the central ridge to the blade and socketed butt piece point to Somali origin, probably Somaliland area. Sudanese spears with an Islamic influence normally have an iron coil to the end. The facetted blade socket is also typical Somaliland.

Very nice spear.

Regards.

3rd February 2014, 03:05 PM	#7
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,430	Hi Norman The profile of the blade does resemble that of the Baggara spears from the Sudan. However, the central ridge to the blade and socketed butt piece point to Somali origin, probably Somaliland area. Sudanese spears with an Islamic influence normally have an iron coil to the end. The facetted blade socket is also typical Somaliland. Very nice spear. Regards.