Nice little spear/ javelin. Ethiopian/Somali??

katana · 13th December 2007, 12:25 AM

Hi,
looks African, the metal winding around the shaft seems to suggest so. Seems to be designed as a 'thrower'. The 'head' would be a little light but, the wooden shaft 'swelling' at the business end would create better balance. The tapering metal shaft is nicely done, if it is forged. Probably a hunting spear but I have little idea whereabouts in Africa or Tribe where this spear could have originated, sorry.

Your monkey friend seems alittle upset that he's run out of beer....not a good idea when he's so well 'armed'

Regards David

Andy Stevens · 13th December 2007, 12:34 PM

Hello David, Yes I also think this some sort of throwing spear, my first thoughts were perhaps these were carried in multiples, rather like jarids. Its very well put together, the blade is sharp, so i guess has had an active life. Whatever it be, it cost very little and fits into the stairwell a treat. Many thanks for the wisdom on this odd little fellow. B.T.W. Monkey is a Vodka man (Chimp!!)

13th December 2007, 12:25 AM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi, looks African, the metal winding around the shaft seems to suggest so. Seems to be designed as a 'thrower'. The 'head' would be a little light but, the wooden shaft 'swelling' at the business end would create better balance. The tapering metal shaft is nicely done, if it is forged. Probably a hunting spear but I have little idea whereabouts in Africa or Tribe where this spear could have originated, sorry. Your monkey friend seems alittle upset that he's run out of beer....not a good idea when he's so well 'armed' Regards David

13th December 2007, 12:34 PM	#2
Andy Stevens Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 155	Hello David, Yes I also think this some sort of throwing spear, my first thoughts were perhaps these were carried in multiples, rather like jarids. Its very well put together, the blade is sharp, so i guess has had an active life. Whatever it be, it cost very little and fits into the stairwell a treat. Many thanks for the wisdom on this odd little fellow. B.T.W. Monkey is a Vodka man (Chimp!!)