Indian (?) Ceremonial Spear for ID

colin henshaw · 23rd February 2014, 10:21 AM

Hi

I can recall one of these for sale in a well-known catalogue, several years ago. From the construction, with the attached hooks and prongs, plus screw thread, I think its most likely from India somewhere.

My guess its a parade or cult item, and the hooks were probably for the attachment of some type of banners or other decorative elements...

Regards.

TVV · 24th February 2014, 11:48 PM

Barry and Colin,

Thank you for your comments. I agree that this is most likely a ritual item from the Indian subcontinent. Hopefully, more examples will surface and eventually, those will be properly identified.

Teodor

23rd February 2014, 10:21 AM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi I can recall one of these for sale in a well-known catalogue, several years ago. From the construction, with the attached hooks and prongs, plus screw thread, I think its most likely from India somewhere. My guess its a parade or cult item, and the hooks were probably for the attachment of some type of banners or other decorative elements... Regards.

24th February 2014, 11:48 PM	#2
TVV Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bay Area Posts: 1,725	Barry and Colin, Thank you for your comments. I agree that this is most likely a ritual item from the Indian subcontinent. Hopefully, more examples will surface and eventually, those will be properly identified. Teodor