African Spear

Ed · 21st March 2024, 10:14 PM

It looked "older" to me. If artisans over there sell their goods to warriors and tourists then I don't see how a distinction can be made between the two. It is sorta like a Beretta 92 vs. an M9.

This is an interesting piece and is ensconced next to my Lion spear.

Sajen · 21st March 2024, 11:30 PM

I personally go by these spears and the so-called lion spears simply by the patination of the wooden part when it comes to age, the colour and shiny patina doesn't lie.
Here a somewhat blurry pic of the wooden part of a lion spear I have here at the moment.

21st March 2024, 11:30 PM	#2
Sajen Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Germany, Dortmund Posts: 9,272	I personally go by these spears and the so-called lion spears simply by the patination of the wooden part when it comes to age, the colour and shiny patina doesn't lie. Here a somewhat blurry pic of the wooden part of a lion spear I have here at the moment. Attached Images

21st March 2024, 10:14 PM	#1
Ed Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 266	It looked "older" to me. If artisans over there sell their goods to warriors and tourists then I don't see how a distinction can be made between the two. It is sorta like a Beretta 92 vs. an M9. This is an interesting piece and is ensconced next to my Lion spear.