AZANDE SLAVERS SPEAR

C.1850-70. Classic example with finely forged large head with swelled bottom pierced with two holes, and raised flat medial with thickened terminal. Stepped edges sharpened for slicing. Trade copper band and slender dark wood shaft. 62” length. Classic proportions for use in a foot charge, but primarily suitable for hand to hand combat within the kral and hut. The quality reflective of a successful owner who took pride in his tool of the trade. The tape decoration European made and traded directly for slaves. Head quit crisp with stable old oxidation.