African spear, but from where exactly?

TVV · 28th November 2007, 07:16 AM

OK guys, I try to avoid buying things that I do not know, but every once in a while it happens, and I need your help.

I bought this spear initially thinking the crosses on its tip were a representation of the cross of Agadez, but the more I look at it, the more I think there is nothing Tuareg about it. The Tuareg ones I have seen are the whole made of iron, and the blade shape is different, not to mention their lower ends finish into a spatula, and this one has a spike. The length is 6'3", or 190 cm.

My best guess is Ethiopian of recent manufacture, but I cannot find anything in Spring to confirm it.

So what do you say?

Thanks,

Teodor

28th November 2007, 07:16 AM	#1
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,725	African spear, but from where exactly? OK guys, I try to avoid buying things that I do not know, but every once in a while it happens, and I need your help. I bought this spear initially thinking the crosses on its tip were a representation of the cross of Agadez, but the more I look at it, the more I think there is nothing Tuareg about it. The Tuareg ones I have seen are the whole made of iron, and the blade shape is different, not to mention their lower ends finish into a spatula, and this one has a spike. The length is 6'3", or 190 cm. My best guess is Ethiopian of recent manufacture, but I cannot find anything in Spring to confirm it. So what do you say? Thanks, Teodor Attached Images