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Old 7th June 2005, 12:32 AM   #1
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Hi Lew and Flavio,
Thanks very much guys!! I didn't recognize the photos
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Old 19th January 2012, 11:54 AM   #2
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This is an example of a similar spear / lance from my own collection .. I always had it down as Sudanese , but would also welcome opinions .
It is 190 cm long , blade inc socket is 50 cm with the greatest blade length being 9 cm . The butt is a flattened almost fish tail shape .
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Old 19th January 2012, 12:36 PM   #3
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I would say yes Sudanese for sure.
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Old 19th January 2012, 12:51 PM   #4
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Nice pieces, I purchased these a little while back. Picture from the sale.
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Old 19th January 2012, 01:05 PM   #5
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Nice pieces, I purchased these a little while back. Picture from the sale.
Superb shield and broad bladed spear .. very nice find. The top spear looks Zulu .
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Old 19th January 2012, 01:24 PM   #6
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Superb shield and broad bladed spear .. very nice find. The top spear looks Zulu .
Thanks Rich,

The top one will find a new home in the coming months, however the spear and shield make for a very dramatic display in the dining room.

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Old 19th January 2012, 01:28 PM   #7
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Thanks Rich,

The top one will find a new home in the coming months, however the spear and shield make for a very dramatic display in the dining room.

Gav
'Lucky is the man who can display his shields in the dining room' ( old Wirral proverb I just made up )
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Old 19th January 2012, 01:06 PM   #8
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I would say yes Sudanese for sure.
Yes thanks Lew ... what length is yours ?
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