Sahel spear with European pike/lance ? head

[colin henshaw]

Originally Posted by Matchlock

Hi Colin,

Honestly I don't think the spear head is European, regarding the form of both the socket and the head.
On European hafted arms, the socket was normally thicker and not slit but closed (fire-welded) and nailed to the haft.

Best,
Michael

Hi Michael

Thanks for your input on this spear head. I am beginning to think it could be an African copy of a European spear or lance head (its not an indigenous African form in itself). Please see my posting today on the Ethnographic form.

Regards
Colin