Spear
Culture
Eastern African
, Ethiopia
Datelate 1800s
Mediumiron, wood
Dimensions188.6 cm (74 1/4 in.)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frank E. Heywood
Object number1917.10.7
DescriptionSimilar to 1917.10.2, but less well crafted, more oxidized surface. A scrap of what appears to be newspaper is lodged in a crack near the base of the shaft.Label TextIn much of Africa, the spear was the main weapon for battle, usually in conjunction with a shield. Different styles of heads, butt-caps, and wrapping on the shaft help identify the spear’s regional origin. The symbolic importance of spears and shields in African cultures is reflected in their appearance on the flags of Kenya and Eswatini (Swaziland).
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