Sudanese spearheads with handles & arrow heads???

katana · 16th May 2006, 06:18 PM

Received these today, I am assuming that these are Sudanese.
Three socketted spearheads fixed to handles. Two handles leather covered,the third,possibly Monitor lizard. Does this type of weapon have a name? Obviously it was used as a stabbing blade, where these improvised for 'close quarter' fighting?
Also with these pieces I have two arrow heads ? made in the same style with a socket fitting, surely too small for spears? Any suggestions gratefully received......

16th May 2006, 06:18 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Sudanese spearheads with handles & arrow heads??? Received these today, I am assuming that these are Sudanese. Three socketted spearheads fixed to handles. Two handles leather covered,the third,possibly Monitor lizard. Does this type of weapon have a name? Obviously it was used as a stabbing blade, where these improvised for 'close quarter' fighting? Also with these pieces I have two arrow heads ? made in the same style with a socket fitting, surely too small for spears? Any suggestions gratefully received...... Attached Images