Nice Old Tuareg Spear?

Martin Lubojacky · 20th January 2012, 12:29 PM

Hello Gav,
The shield is also in the book "African Shields" by Zirngibl. (I have also one - bought in "army shop" in Prague a few years ago...)

I am of the opinion the spear with broad spearhead is old Massai from the 19th century. Allegedly - before the opening of the export of iron rods to East Africa at the beginning of 20th century (used for long slender spearsheads), the Massai used to use this broad heavy spearheads.
Regards,
Martin

20th January 2012, 12:29 PM	#1
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 845	Hello Gav, The shield is also in the book "African Shields" by Zirngibl. (I have also one - bought in "army shop" in Prague a few years ago...) I am of the opinion the spear with broad spearhead is old Massai from the 19th century. Allegedly - before the opening of the export of iron rods to East Africa at the beginning of 20th century (used for long slender spearsheads), the Massai used to use this broad heavy spearheads. Regards, Martin