If you thought these, what shall we call them, spears?
were older than my kids you'd be right. Older than me?? Well I'm reasonably sure you'd be right there too.
I don't remember ever using them as a kid - but took them off my mom years ago when she was around, on a trip to Kolkata. Likely my parents got them early 70s - probably in Dar es Salaam
What are they for? Ahh take a guess...
(If not obvious to you, answer below shortly)