Elegant light spear head from Ethiopia - just for pleasure

roanoa · 15th November 2018, 04:04 PM

Hi. Martin. Very nice spear head. I am posting this dagger for your comments. Cheers, RON

Martin Lubojacky · 15th November 2018, 04:43 PM

Hi Roanoa,
The handle built-up from pieces of horn is typical for several parts of Ethiopia (Harerge, Bale, Shewa and some parts in the south). The shape of guard and pommel is, I think, atypical - I have never seen it. The blade is also strange. But I can see somevcontemporary "developments" in Ethiopia, new designs ....
Best
Martin

CharlesS · 15th November 2018, 08:30 PM

Some of the spears from this region are among the most elegant and well made in Africa. I am especially fond of the elongated tapered spearheads like the one you have shown us.

Thanks for sharing.

15th November 2018, 04:04 PM	#1
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15th November 2018, 04:43 PM	#2
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 843	Hi Roanoa, The handle built-up from pieces of horn is typical for several parts of Ethiopia (Harerge, Bale, Shewa and some parts in the south). The shape of guard and pommel is, I think, atypical - I have never seen it. The blade is also strange. But I can see somevcontemporary "developments" in Ethiopia, new designs .... Best Martin

15th November 2018, 08:30 PM	#3
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	Some of the spears from this region are among the most elegant and well made in Africa. I am especially fond of the elongated tapered spearheads like the one you have shown us. Thanks for sharing.