Interesting spear

Pertinax · 27th May 2025, 06:24 PM

At Oriental-Arms, Artzi Yarom once sold a spear, he assigned it to India.

There are some similarities, but the design is completely different, the part is removable.

http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/photos.php?id=6774

Bob A · 28th May 2025, 05:42 PM

Artzi's descriptive text:
http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=6774

Pertinax · 28th May 2025, 07:13 PM

[QUOTE=Bob A;297626]Artzi's descriptive text
Thanks Bob for the description.

My guess is that it's Africa, but I can't determine which region yet.

Best regards,
Yuri

Pertinax · 5th December 2025, 12:13 PM

While browsing through old threads, I found this dagger:
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=tuareg

The handle plate is made using the same technique as the spear plate, possibly by the same craftsman.

Battara · 5th December 2025, 09:46 PM

I would place this from the Tuareg, who use similar materials and engraved symbols. They are in the northern Sahara, like Morocco and Algeria.

Pertinax · 6th December 2025, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Battara

I would place this from the Tuareg, who use similar materials and engraved symbols. They are in the northern Sahara, like Morocco and Algeria.

I agree, I also think that Tuareg motives are present.

TVV · 6th December 2025, 11:54 PM

Some years ago I had a strange spears/scepter object that may or may not have some connection to yours. I am still not sure exactly what it was. The head was inserted in the shaft via thread, and 2/3 of the shaft was in a steel sleeve. From past discussions I recall it ascribed to Northern India or to Sudan.

5th December 2025, 12:13 PM	#4
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 312	While browsing through old threads, I found this dagger: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ghlight=tuareg The handle plate is made using the same technique as the spear plate, possibly by the same craftsman. Attached Images

6th December 2025, 11:54 PM	#7
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,738	Some years ago I had a strange spears/scepter object that may or may not have some connection to yours. I am still not sure exactly what it was. The head was inserted in the shaft via thread, and 2/3 of the shaft was in a steel sleeve. From past discussions I recall it ascribed to Northern India or to Sudan. Attached Images

27th May 2025, 06:24 PM	#1
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 312	At Oriental-Arms, Artzi Yarom once sold a spear, he assigned it to India. There are some similarities, but the design is completely different, the part is removable. http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/photos.php?id=6774

28th May 2025, 05:42 PM	#2
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 455	Artzi's descriptive text: http://www.oriental-arms.co.il/item.php?id=6774

28th May 2025, 07:13 PM	#3
Pertinax Member Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: City by the Black Sea Posts: 312	[QUOTE=Bob A;297626]Artzi's descriptive text Thanks Bob for the description. My guess is that it's Africa, but I can't determine which region yet. Best regards, Yuri

5th December 2025, 09:46 PM	#5
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,363	I would place this from the Tuareg, who use similar materials and engraved symbols. They are in the northern Sahara, like Morocco and Algeria.