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Need help to identify a Congo (?) dagger

3rd May 2021, 11:43 AM

Sajen

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Originally Posted by drac2k

Great item. By the taper on the bottom of the blade, could this be a repurposed spearhead made into a sword? It was not an uncommon practice throughout countless societies to utilize captured weapons for the victor's needs.

Hello Drac2k,

A good hint and a possibility.

But which spear head would fit?

Regards,
Detlef

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