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

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