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13th February 2006, 09:57 PM
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Not from Central-Africa.There are short spears like this in sub-saharian countries, Sudan, East and South Africa.The handle seems to be wrapped with varan skin.But I' ve never seen one like this.
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14th February 2006, 01:21 AM
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I'm feeling too lazy to search, but wasn't there a crocodile spear a few months back that had a similar conformation, short handle and big blade?
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14th February 2006, 06:01 PM
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I would agree with the above and say this is East Central Africa, the south of the Sudan and N Uganda. There is some resemblance to this N Ugandan hunting spear. Tim
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16th February 2006, 02:29 AM
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The spear arrived today. It really is a superb piece
 the shaft is octagonal in shape the head is beautifully forged. The hilt seems to be wood covered in lizard skin. I think this could be Danakil (Afar) or Somali circa 1890 it just oozes quality.Lew Last edited by LOUIEBLADES; 16th February 2006 at 03:45 PM. |
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