Spearheads - where from?

[russel]

Hello all,

I recently won these two spearheads on eBay. While I am sure I have seen similarly shaped spears in the past, I can find nothing in my notes or any of my references. Does anyone have an idea where these spearheads may have originated from.

Cheers, Russel

[weapons 27]

I think people moî Indochine . vietnam
here's one of my spears like them

[VANDOO]

I HAD NO IDEA WHERE THEY CAME FROM BUT NOW WE KNOW, IS THIS FORUM GREAT OR WHAT. THAT IS QUITE A NICE DISPLAY OF SPEARS ARE THEY ALL FROM VIETNAM AS WELL WE HAVE VERY LITTLE INFORMATION ON THAT REGION AND ITS PEOPLES AND WEAPONS.

[russel]

Originally Posted by weapons 27

I think people moî Indochine . vietnam
here's one of my spears like them

Thank you, great to know the origin and see a complete example. As I would like to re-haft these, would you please tell me the length and thickness of the shaft on your example? Also, if you could provide a close-up image of the ferrule it would help me in having one fabricated. Is the ferrule silver or steel?

Cheers - Russel

[weapons 27]

Originally Posted by russel

Thank you, great to know the origin and see a complete example. As I would like to re-haft these, would you please tell me the length and thickness of the shaft on your example? Also, if you could provide a close-up image of the ferrule it would help me in having one fabricated. Is the ferrule silver or steel?

Cheers - Russel

THE ferrule is made steel. you want to know the length of the ferrule?
or the total length of the spear with its handle. .I send you a picture this afternoon

[russel]

Originally Posted by weapons 27

THE ferrule is made steel. you want to know the length of the ferrule?
or the total length of the spear with its handle. .I send you a picture this afternoon

The length and diameter of the spear shaft would be of great help.

Cheers, R

[weapons 27]

Originally Posted by russel

The length and diameter of the spear shaft would be of great help.

Cheers, R

hi russel
the length of the ferrule is 9 cm, and the diameter 2cm. the length of the shaft of the spear is 1m75cm.

antoine

[russel]

Thank you Antoine, that's a great help.

Does the ferrule taper, or is it the same diameter along it's length?

Cheers, Russel

[weapons 27]

Originally Posted by russel

Thank you Antoine, that's a great help.

Does the ferrule taper, or is it the same diameter along it's length?

Cheers, Russel

hi russel
Not on the iron side 16mm, and on the shaft side 20mm

antoine

[russel]

Originally Posted by weapons 27

hi russel
Not on the iron side 16mm, and on the shaft side 20mm

antoine

Thanks again, very helpful information.

Would anyone hazard a guess as to how old these spearheads may be?

Cheers, Russel

[weapons 27]

Originally Posted by russel

Thanks again, very helpful information.

Would anyone hazard a guess as to how old these spearheads may be?

Cheers, Russel

I think early 1900.
Mine were collected between 1900/1930