Mandingo spear maybe , opinions?

colin henshaw · 26th December 2021, 05:27 PM

I would say Northern Cameroon or perhaps Hausa, Ken. I've seen that leather plaiting before from that area, also the engraving to the blade. Looks like a spear for fighting rather than ceremony to me, but sometimes its hard to tell the difference.

Regards, Colin

Kmaddock · 27th December 2021, 03:41 PM

Thanks for the pointer Colin,
I will do a bit more digging and see if I can find out any more information.
Regards
Ken

26th December 2021, 05:27 PM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	I would say Northern Cameroon or perhaps Hausa, Ken. I've seen that leather plaiting before from that area, also the engraving to the blade. Looks like a spear for fighting rather than ceremony to me, but sometimes its hard to tell the difference. Regards, Colin

27th December 2021, 03:41 PM	#2
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 545	Thanks for the pointer Colin, I will do a bit more digging and see if I can find out any more information. Regards Ken