Here are some African items that form my avatar. I may change my Avatar but the theme will be the same. This is a poor photo and the tip of the huge Sudanese spear from the Kordofan region has been cropped.. The blade is 16 1/4 inches (41 1/4 Cm.) long not including socket. It is the largest leaf shaped blade in Africa if you take into account it's width. The shield is a Somali arm shield. Actually a buckler. It is 11 1/4 (28 1/2 Cm.) across. It was worn on the bicep and slids down to the hand for combat.
The spear to the left of the Sudanese spear is a Tuareg throwing spear. The three spears to the right are Congolese. I own these items.
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I think i am getting an idea of how to post pictures. Now if only Mark would make the "Collectors Showcase" public...................................