East African small game spear

The Double D · 11th June 2006, 08:21 PM

After the speedy response I got from you folks about my "polynesian" Zande Spear I am encouraged. What I was bidding on in the auction that got the Zande spear as boot, was this Spear described as East African. The Spear is 56 inches long. With a very light thin blade and light thin shaft. The hafting appears to be rattan.

Can anyone give me a more specific ID?

You folks may make me into an edge weapon collector yet!

Tim Simmons · 11th June 2006, 08:27 PM

This is a typical southern/ South African throwing spear. It looks like it is a true old one.

The Double D · 12th June 2006, 04:57 AM

Thank you Sir!

11th June 2006, 08:21 PM	#1
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	East African small game spear After the speedy response I got from you folks about my "polynesian" Zande Spear I am encouraged. What I was bidding on in the auction that got the Zande spear as boot, was this Spear described as East African. The Spear is 56 inches long. With a very light thin blade and light thin shaft. The hafting appears to be rattan. Can anyone give me a more specific ID? You folks may make me into an edge weapon collector yet! Attached Images

11th June 2006, 08:27 PM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,739	This is a typical southern/ South African throwing spear. It looks like it is a true old one.

12th June 2006, 04:57 AM	#3
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	Thank you Sir!