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Early 20th C. African Zulu Iron Spear / Wood Pole

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Early 20th C. African Zulu Iron Spear / Wood Pole

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Description

Southern Africa, Zulu people, ca. early 20th century CE. A complete spear, with an iron blade and a lengthy wooden pole. The blade is exceptionally long and flat, and a few inches above the pole is an engraved 6-pointed star. The pole is notched at the end and the blade is hafted into the notch and held in place by three rivets, a twisted metal wire, and a wrapped piece of hide. The wood shows great signs of age and use, with a rich smooth patina. The hide section is dark and shows signs of age, but retains the orange hairs from the animal, likely a boar. Size: 48" L x 1.25" W (121.9 cm x 3.2 cm)

Provenance: private J.H. collection, Beaverton, Oregon, USA

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Condition

Multiple stable fissures along wood. Hide is discolored and has losses to peripheries with frayed areas from age and use. The wood has a smooth patina. Heavy patina on blade.

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Early 20th C. African Zulu Iron Spear / Wood Pole

Name: Early 20th C. African Zulu Iron Spear / Wood Pole
SKU: 154445222
Price: 200 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

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