Not African Spears, but then from where?

drac2k · 11th June 2023, 07:30 PM

In 2013 Robert posted a spear Identical to mine. The Auction Company advertised them as African, but I doubt it.
If I had been at a European Militaria Show, they probably would have called them "European Peasant Halbreds," or at an American Civil War Show, " Confederate Pikes."
I think Robert's thread proved them to be Southeast Asian and probably Vietnamese.
Note; if anyone could prove them to be Confederate, I would be eternally grateful, lol.

Ren Ren · 11th June 2023, 08:44 PM

I am 98% sure that these spears come from the Central Highlands of Vietnam.

Ren Ren · 11th June 2023, 08:47 PM

More photos.

drac2k · 12th June 2023, 12:11 AM

Thanks for the info, Ren Ren! To me, it reminds me of a European Boar Spear, so would I be correct to assume that it is for big game, such as a wild pig?

Ren Ren · 12th June 2023, 10:43 PM

It's my pleasure, drac2k!

I think the design and size of these spears makes it well suited for wild boar hunting. The Central Highlands of Vietnam were once rich in wildlife, including such large and dangerous animals as wild elephants and tigers. Hunting has always been a traditional craft of the locals. They took their weapons, such as these spears, even when they went to work in their fields.

11th June 2023, 07:30 PM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,174	Not African Spears, but then from where? In 2013 Robert posted a spear Identical to mine. The Auction Company advertised them as African, but I doubt it. If I had been at a European Militaria Show, they probably would have called them "European Peasant Halbreds," or at an American Civil War Show, " Confederate Pikes." I think Robert's thread proved them to be Southeast Asian and probably Vietnamese. Note; if anyone could prove them to be Confederate, I would be eternally grateful, lol. Attached Images Last edited by drac2k; 11th June 2023 at 07:32 PM. Reason: correct punctuation

11th June 2023, 08:44 PM	#2
Ren Ren Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 365	I am 98% sure that these spears come from the Central Highlands of Vietnam. Attached Images

11th June 2023, 08:47 PM	#3
Ren Ren Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 365	More photos. Attached Images

12th June 2023, 12:11 AM	#4
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,174	Thanks for the info, Ren Ren! To me, it reminds me of a European Boar Spear, so would I be correct to assume that it is for big game, such as a wild pig?

12th June 2023, 10:43 PM	#5
Ren Ren Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 365	It's my pleasure, drac2k! I think the design and size of these spears makes it well suited for wild boar hunting. The Central Highlands of Vietnam were once rich in wildlife, including such large and dangerous animals as wild elephants and tigers. Hunting has always been a traditional craft of the locals. They took their weapons, such as these spears, even when they went to work in their fields.