Cameroon lance head

Martin Lubojacky · 11th April 2012, 06:00 PM

Hi Iain,

I have nothing to add from "scholarly" point of view. Very nice piece !
Regards,
Martin

fearn · 11th April 2012, 06:23 PM

Don't forget, it's also possible to straighten a pole when it's green (using heat), and many scrub woods are quite hard. There's a bush near me called "mountain mahogany," not because it looks like mahogany, but because of the hardness of the wood.

Best,

F

Iain · 11th April 2012, 09:32 PM

Hi Fearn,

That's a good point and quite probably a technique used in the area. I have to admit I haven't studied the construction behind these very much. I probably should see what I can find out! I do think in Cameroon there was better access to wood then for example in the more desert regions inhabited by the Tuareg - hence the Tuareg all iron lances.

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11th April 2012, 06:00 PM	#1
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 845	Hi Iain, I have nothing to add from "scholarly" point of view. Very nice piece ! Regards, Martin

11th April 2012, 06:23 PM	#2
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Don't forget, it's also possible to straighten a pole when it's green (using heat), and many scrub woods are quite hard. There's a bush near me called "mountain mahogany," not because it looks like mahogany, but because of the hardness of the wood. Best, F

11th April 2012, 09:32 PM	#3
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,719	Hi Fearn, That's a good point and quite probably a technique used in the area. I have to admit I haven't studied the construction behind these very much. I probably should see what I can find out! I do think in Cameroon there was better access to wood then for example in the more desert regions inhabited by the Tuareg - hence the Tuareg all iron lances.