Spear? Javelin? Lance?

Martin Lubojacky · 11th September 2008, 11:35 PM

Hello,

I am of the opinnion this comes from the South Ethiopia - North Kenya region. (I brought nearly the same from Ethiopia, nevertheless I bought it from dealer and he was not sure about the origin). My idea is the iron part of this stick or weapon or status item is Maasai (or some of neighboring tribes) spear metal butt (the grooved markings should identify sub-clan of the owner/warrior), which is used secondarily here. (See African Arms and Armours by Christopher Spring, page 113). Regards,

Martin

11th September 2008, 11:35 PM	#9
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 845	Hello, I am of the opinnion this comes from the South Ethiopia - North Kenya region. (I brought nearly the same from Ethiopia, nevertheless I bought it from dealer and he was not sure about the origin). My idea is the iron part of this stick or weapon or status item is Maasai (or some of neighboring tribes) spear metal butt (the grooved markings should identify sub-clan of the owner/warrior), which is used secondarily here. (See African Arms and Armours by Christopher Spring, page 113). Regards, Martin