African iron arrow points from a local antique shop

T. Koch · 17th August 2012, 06:02 PM

Hi Vandoo! Actually arrows still, albeit rarely, see their use in local conflicts in Africa. Back in 2008 during the wave of post-electorial violence that occurred after the final round of Kenya's presidential elections, the Maasai took up seme, bow and arrow against the Kikuyus.

I couldn't find a serious description of it for you, but here at least are some cool pictures

: http://izismile.com/2009/10/15/a_war...a_18_pics.html

Cool arrowheads - thanks for sharing, Lee!

All the best, - Thor

VANDOO · 19th August 2012, 07:19 AM

HERE IS A PICTURE OF ONE FORM OF POINT THESE WERE 9.75 IN. LONG AND SAID TO BE FROM THE BURA CULTURE AND AROUND 100 YEARS OLD COULD BE USED FOR LIGHT SPEARS OR FOR ARROWS. 100 YEARS IS QUITE POSSIBLE AS THAT WOULD BE ONLY 34 YEARS BEFORE I WAS BORN, I KNEW MANY FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS FROM BEFORE THAT TIME.

I AM NOT OLD YET I'VE JUST BEEN AROUND FOR A WHILE.

FIRST PICTURE 3 WELL MADE BURA POINTS
SECOND MORE RECENT SMALLER NIGERIAN POINTS NOTE THE DIFFERENCE IN WORKMANSHIP.

19th August 2012, 07:19 AM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	HERE IS A PICTURE OF ONE FORM OF POINT THESE WERE 9.75 IN. LONG AND SAID TO BE FROM THE BURA CULTURE AND AROUND 100 YEARS OLD COULD BE USED FOR LIGHT SPEARS OR FOR ARROWS. 100 YEARS IS QUITE POSSIBLE AS THAT WOULD BE ONLY 34 YEARS BEFORE I WAS BORN, I KNEW MANY FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS FROM BEFORE THAT TIME. I AM NOT OLD YET I'VE JUST BEEN AROUND FOR A WHILE. FIRST PICTURE 3 WELL MADE BURA POINTS SECOND MORE RECENT SMALLER NIGERIAN POINTS NOTE THE DIFFERENCE IN WORKMANSHIP. Attached Images

17th August 2012, 06:02 PM	#1
T. Koch Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Mother North Posts: 189	Hi Vandoo! Actually arrows still, albeit rarely, see their use in local conflicts in Africa. Back in 2008 during the wave of post-electorial violence that occurred after the final round of Kenya's presidential elections, the Maasai took up seme, bow and arrow against the Kikuyus. I couldn't find a serious description of it for you, but here at least are some cool pictures : http://izismile.com/2009/10/15/a_war...a_18_pics.html Cool arrowheads - thanks for sharing, Lee! All the best, - Thor