'Fat bladed' spear

Tim Simmons · 13th December 2005, 07:45 PM

Great spear, I had better put my gag back on

Tim

Freddy · 13th December 2005, 07:55 PM

Lew,

It's already too late. Prices on African weapons (especially in Belgium) are constantly rising. Sometimes, I'm really amazed at the money people spend on their hobby.

By the way, this one wasn't bought on ebay or any other auction site. I go a lot to jumble sales, junk shops and the odd antique fair, and there always something to be found. Mostly dirty and rusty, but cheap...

One just has to know where to look for them !

Freddy · 15th December 2005, 07:47 PM

Just an idea !

When I find a nice spear head (African or other) without shaft, it's a shame to put it in a box or keep it hidden away somewhere else. Sometimes, I make a simple wooden stand and paint it black. Looks very nice and you can enjoy your pieces.
I've done this with sword or knife blades, too.

13th December 2005, 07:55 PM	#2
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	too late Lew, It's already too late. Prices on African weapons (especially in Belgium) are constantly rising. Sometimes, I'm really amazed at the money people spend on their hobby. By the way, this one wasn't bought on ebay or any other auction site. I go a lot to jumble sales, junk shops and the odd antique fair, and there always something to be found. Mostly dirty and rusty, but cheap... One just has to know where to look for them !

13th December 2005, 07:45 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Great spear, I had better put my gag back on Tim

15th December 2005, 07:47 PM	#3
Freddy Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sint-Amandsberg (near Ghent, Belgium) Posts: 830	Just an idea ! When I find a nice spear head (African or other) without shaft, it's a shame to put it in a box or keep it hidden away somewhere else. Sometimes, I make a simple wooden stand and paint it black. Looks very nice and you can enjoy your pieces. I've done this with sword or knife blades, too.