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Four Unattributed African Spears

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Four Unattributed African Spears

20th century, each spear consists of a socketed iron blade having a central ridge on either side; the blade's socket fits on a short wooden shaft that in turn accepts a socketed iron tip. Three of the spears have sinew or hide edge sheaths on their blades.
Longest overall 74 in.; longest blade 40 in.
From the Estate of the late Mr. & Mrs. Charles and Cynthia Salzhauer, Oxford, North Carolina
Additional high-resolution photos are available at www.lelandlittle.com

Condition

Overall wear with some oxidation to the blades; the socket for the shortest spear is somewhat loose.

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Four Unattributed African Spears

Name: Four Unattributed African Spears
SKU: 159082520
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $50 - $25,000

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Starting Price $50

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