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Re: Help with hunting weapon! - aitor iriarte - 05-29-2008
Well spotted, Iagoba, laus for you!
Where is this mosaic from?Tony,
would you say that the barbs of this new one point inwards? :?
Aitor
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - Iagoba - 05-29-2008
Done, it´s under the photo :wink:
And the link to the web with a lot of mosaic photos from Tunisia where I found it, really worth of a look
hock:
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - aitor iriarte - 05-30-2008
Tony,
I think that it would probably make more sense to place the barbs of the 'furca' pointing inwards. Are we still in time to make such change? :?:
Aitor
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - brennivs - tony drake - 05-30-2008
Yes no Problem
Regards Brennivs
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - Peroni - 05-30-2008
Certainly having barbs on the inside would make better sense - especially when fishing. You can see this type of arrangement from Neolithic flint and antler hunting tools.
They can also be arranged in sets of three.
http://www.maltergalleries.com/archives ... ot1711.JPG
http://www.flickr.com/photos/baggis/2426571564/
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - aitor iriarte - 05-30-2008
Thanks Tony and Adrian!
To my mind, the 'ball' under the prongs on this new mosaic could point to a construction using independent prongs (like the third one on your drawing, Tony) and the ball could be some king of tying. :?
Anyway, I vote for sticking to the first one on your drawing, but barbs pointing inwards 8)
Aitor
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - brennivs - tony drake - 05-30-2008
Will do Aitor
If I have time later I will ponder a thought on that ball one and I would agree as too the independent prongs.Regards Brennivs
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - aitor iriarte - 05-30-2008
OK Tony
I'm going to sleep now. It's been a long week, indeed! :wink:
Aitor
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - brennivs - tony drake - 06-09-2008
I have finished the spear head with the barbs on the inside
I have also noted that the shafts on this is not that thick so have gauged on 3/4" wide.So Aitor I hope it is what you are after
lol: :lol: ![[Image: P6090075.jpg]](http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t272/brennivs/P6090075.jpg)
Regards Brennivs
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - jvrjenivs - 06-09-2008
that's a very deadly looking piece of equipment. But I've to admit I like the shape.
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - aitor iriarte - 06-09-2008
Excellent, Tony
D Now it only remains to discuss the details. Better send me a PM 8)
Aitor
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - brennivs - tony drake - 06-09-2008
Will do Aitor
D cry: :lol: Regards Brennivs
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - Marcus Mummius - 06-09-2008
Quote:Will do Aitor
Regards Brennivs
But I would like a roasted hare inside me right now.
Looks great Tony!
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - brennivs - tony drake - 06-09-2008
Exactly Marcvs
Here is a view next to the mosaic spear head.![[Image: aitor2.jpg]](http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t272/brennivs/aitor2.jpg)
Regards Brennivs
Re: Help with hunting weapon! - M. Demetrius - 06-09-2008
Is that socket welded onto the spikes, or is it forged from one piece? It's a little hard to tell (which would be a compliment on the welding, if that's how it's made!)