Antique Hand-Forged Iron Four-Tine Fish Spear Eel Gig Harpoon with Wooden Handle

Vintage hand-forged iron fishing spear or eel gig featuring a four-tine metal head mounted on a long wooden handle. Traditionally used for spearing fish, eels, and other aquatic species in shallow water. Primitive blacksmith-style construction with aged iron patina and surface rust. Possibly late 19th to early 20th century.