African chieftain's ceremonial trident made of several elements highly decorated iron, circa 19th century. The trident originally was mounted on a wooden pole and had not only functioned as a weapon but also as a symbol of rank.
CONDITION: one side was cleaned from rust; the other side is still very rusty.
MEASUREMENTS: Height: 18 ½ inches (47 cm).

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Rare American Revolutionary war Naval Spontoon Pike. Details: slender diamond shaped cross section blade, long round mounting socket with shortened wooden pole painted in red. Total length with the wood pool: 36 ½ inches (92,7cm). Height of the head: 17 3/8 cm (44cm). References: “Swords & Blades of the American Revolution” by George C.Neumann, Page 213, plate 84, Page 225, plate 143.and “Boarders Away” by William Gilkerson, page 63, plate D.