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

Tim Simmons · 12th September 2008, 09:50 AM

Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya all share borders as does Sudan, Uganda, and not least the Congo so in this grouping around the South Sudan one can take your pick. I would say it is certainly African from the early 20th century but could be older.

11th September 2008, 11:35 PM	#1
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

12th September 2008, 09:50 AM	#2
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	Sudan, Ethiopia, Kenya all share borders as does Sudan, Uganda, and not least the Congo so in this grouping around the South Sudan one can take your pick. I would say it is certainly African from the early 20th century but could be older.