01-25-2017, 07:06 PM
I've just received a very nice socketed pilum head (link below) and was wondering if anyone could shed any light on hafting for this particular head type. Presumably no contemporary wooden parts survive but is there a general consensus or any visual evidence on whether they had the flared top (like the Oberaden tanged pila, except presumably cone shaped rather than squared off) or just a plain straight haft? (see attached image)
Any advice much appreciated,
Thanks!
socketed pilum head
Any advice much appreciated,
Thanks!
socketed pilum head
Pericles of Rhodes (AKA George)