236 - AN INDIAN PHOOLINO SPEAR TIP, 19TH C.

AN INDIAN PHOOLINO SPEAR TIP, 19TH C. A 19th-century Indian "phoolino" (or phooliyan) spear tip, a rare and distinctive variant of ceremonial or decorative spears from the Indian subcontinent, North India, 19th century. Phooliyan (फूलियाँ) or "Phoolino", derived from the Hindi word phool (flower), refers to the floral or lobed cutouts seen in the base of the blade. The speartip is made of forged iron. The blade is tapered, leaf-shaped. Wide near the base, with pierced lobes an aesthetic and symbolic feature. Edges are unsharpened, suggesting non-combat or ceremonial use. The socket is ringed and flanged for shaft mounting. Turned decoration with evidence of forge marks. The socket ends in a sharp conical tang for wood insertion. Dimensions: L: 12 in., (30.5 cm.) Condition: Good condition for age, with some light pitting across the surface. Please make all inquiries before bidding. All statements contained in the catalog, condition reports, invoices, advertisements, or elsewhere concerning the authorship, attribution, origin, date, age, period, culture, source, provenance, authenticity, genuineness, condition, rarity, importance, or value of any lot are statements of opinion only and shall not be construed as representations, warranties, or statements of fact. All lots are sold "as-is", refer to our T&C. Helios Auctions does not offer in-house shipping. We will provide a list of recommended shippers upon request.