Short African spear for I.D

Shakethetrees · 1st August 2014, 04:25 AM

I concur.

The wire work is unmistakable, the wood looks correct and exactly two tone as I have seen on several others I owned in the past, and there is a subtle notch at the base of the blade that most, if not all, Zulu assegai possess.

I would think its early to mid 20th century, as it does not appear to have the smooth wear/patina of earlier pieces.

Royston · 2nd August 2014, 01:38 PM

Thanks for that Gentlemen,

Any further comments ?

Regards
Roy

1st August 2014, 04:25 AM	#1
Shakethetrees Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Louisiana Posts: 363	I concur. The wire work is unmistakable, the wood looks correct and exactly two tone as I have seen on several others I owned in the past, and there is a subtle notch at the base of the blade that most, if not all, Zulu assegai possess. I would think its early to mid 20th century, as it does not appear to have the smooth wear/patina of earlier pieces.

2nd August 2014, 01:38 PM	#2
Royston Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Poole England Posts: 443	Thanks for that Gentlemen, Any further comments ? Regards Roy