Spear - Africa (No reserve price)

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Description from the seller

Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa (region and exact tribe unknown)
Tribe name: Indeterminate
Material: Hard carved wood, blackened wrought iron, natural animal fur (probably cattle or antelope), tanned leather, black-and-white braided cotton cord
Dimensions: about 145 cm x 3 cm
Weight: about 1 kg
Shipping mode: Long package / special shipping

Additional information:
Beautiful ancient African spear with a dark wooden shaft carved by hand, adorned with geometric motifs (rings, interlacing, chevrons). Blackened wrought iron point of substantial length. Two ornaments of natural animal fur fixed by leather binding and braided cord. Signs of wear and patina consistent with long-term use. Family provenance, geographic origin and exact tribal origin not documented.

Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa (region and exact tribe unknown)
Tribe name: Indeterminate
Material: Hard carved wood, blackened wrought iron, natural animal fur (probably cattle or antelope), tanned leather, black-and-white braided cotton cord
Dimensions: about 145 cm x 3 cm
Weight: about 1 kg
Shipping mode: Long package / special shipping

Additional information:
Beautiful ancient African spear with a dark wooden shaft carved by hand, adorned with geometric motifs (rings, interlacing, chevrons). Blackened wrought iron point of substantial length. Two ornaments of natural animal fur fixed by leather binding and braided cord. Signs of wear and patina consistent with long-term use. Family provenance, geographic origin and exact tribal origin not documented.

Details

Era
After 2000
Country of origin
Africa
Material
Wood
Condition
Very good
Height
150 cm
Width
5 cm
Overall Length
150 cm
Estimated period
2000-2010
Belgium
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