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Set of two rare antique Ethiopian two-pronged (bident) spear heads, 1900, Africa
Set of two rare antique Ethiopian two-pronged (bident) spear heads, 1900, Africa
Set of two rare antique Ethiopian two-pronged (bident) spear heads, 1900, Africa
Set of two rare antique Ethiopian two-pronged (bident) spear heads, 1900, Africa
Set of two rare antique Ethiopian two-pronged (bident) spear heads, 1900, Africa
Set of two rare antique Ethiopian two-pronged (bident) spear heads, 1900, Africa
Set of two rare antique Ethiopian two-pronged (bident) spear heads, 1900, Africa
Set of two rare antique Ethiopian two-pronged (bident) spear heads, 1900, Africa
Set of two rare antique Ethiopian two-pronged (bident) spear heads, 1900, Africa
Set of two rare antique Ethiopian two-pronged (bident) spear heads, 1900, Africa

Set of two rare antique Ethiopian two-pronged (bident) spear heads, 1900, Africa

$ 126.71

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Modified Item: No
  • All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
  • Provenance: Ownership History Available
  • Time Period Manufactured: 1600-1900
  • Condition: Condition according to age; please see photos
  • Country/Region of Manufacture: Ethiopia
  • Handmade: Yes

    Description

    Two, very rare iron lance / spear heads from Ethiopia / Somalia that are two pronged (bident).
    They were not used ceremonially but the blades are sharp and show traces of actual use according to age. They probably date to around 1900.
    The smaller with two large blades sitting opposite to each other is 14 in. / 35.5 cm long.
    The longer with small blades sitting next to each other is 15.5 in. / 40 cm long.
    From a British collection.