Collection of Six African Spears
Collection of Six African Spears
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This collection includes two double-ended examples and one featuring twin fluted blades with a carved wooden central grip. The group shows a range of regional forms, each hand-forged with long iron blades and hardwood shafts. These spears display the distinctive shaping, balance, and aged patina expected from functional weapons carried across Central and East Africa.
1. Beautiful late 1800s Maasai spear, 91" overall with a 51.5" top section and 36.5" bottom, red shaft, rare "Ace of Spades" style. $1,499
2. Rough late 1800s Maasai spear, 52" overall with a 7" blade, plant fiber wrap, broken tip without palm swell. $799
3. Beautiful late 1800s Maasai spear, 48.5" overall with a 14.5" blade, plant fiber wrap, extra-large blade with palm swell. $1,699
4. Beautiful late 1800s Maasai spear, 53" overall with a 5" blade, cow tail wrap, medium blade with palm swell. $1,399
5. Beautiful late 1800s Maasai spear, 53" overall with an 8" blade, plant fiber wrap, large blade with palm swell. $1,499
6. Nice post-WWII Maasai spear, 53" overall with a 31.5" top section and 27.5" bottom, red shaft, not as refined as older examples. $699
Provenance: Estate of a collector, Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire
Condition: Wear, pitting, surface rust, and age oxidation present on all spears; consistent with age and use.