Please Help Identify This Spear

katana · 19th August 2010, 05:00 PM

Hi Texspearchucker,
welcome to the forum

There are a number of native species of bamboo that grow in Africa. I have several African spears that are 'boo shafted. Not certain as to the origins of the spear posted though. Seems a little small for an effective weapon, probably a hand held stabber....due to the short shaft...so possibly a hunting spear for small game / killing spear for a trapped (but alive) animal. Usually small spears are considered 'dance spears' but this is not always the case.

Regards David

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19th August 2010, 05:00 PM	#4
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Texspearchucker, welcome to the forum There are a number of native species of bamboo that grow in Africa. I have several African spears that are 'boo shafted. Not certain as to the origins of the spear posted though. Seems a little small for an effective weapon, probably a hand held stabber....due to the short shaft...so possibly a hunting spear for small game / killing spear for a trapped (but alive) animal. Usually small spears are considered 'dance spears' but this is not always the case. Regards David