African Hunting Spear?

[Aragorn243]

Picked this up at our Friday flea market this morning. Hoping I did OK and it's legit. Thinking it's some type of Masai hunting spear but my knowledge on these is minimal. Hoping the experts can help me out. I know browningautorifle collects them. There is an antique dealer there that had the rear portion of one a while back but I saw no point in getting a third of a spear. This was just in the yard sale stuff. I didn't get it cheap but I think it was reasonable.

It's 60 1/4 inches in length. I did not take it apart as it fits tight but was told it does come apart.

[browningautorifle]

Nice piece, yes they do come apart. Just anchor the end and give a slight cranking circle with the other end and one part will separate. I THINK this one is Maasai from Kenya. I have a very similar one...and it came from Mombasa Kenya, supposedly Maasai. Here's my little one. The markings at the back half of yours supposedly speak of the village that made it.

[Aragorn243]

Thanks for confirming it's a good piece. I figured it was but just wanted to be sure. Next question. There is a very light coating of orange rust here and there, mainly on the broadhead. Any issues with cleaning this off? I hate rust on things. I did get the back piece off but the front is still tight.