Ceremonial Spear

A short spear, with a pointed, flat, iron blade at one end, and a iron point at the other. The central section is made of wood, covered in bands of plaited grass and red leather. This may be a ceremonial object.

Further Information

  • Type: Weapons, armour
  • Object: Ceremonial Spear
  • Materials: Leather, animal skin, Metal, Vegetable, organic fibre, Wood
  • Culture Group: Mandingo
  • Dimensions: 710mm [L] x 40mm [W] x 25mm [C]
  • Production Date: Pre 1979
  • Associated Places: Unknown
  • Associated People: Unknown
  • Museum: British Museum
  • Accession Number: BM:Af.1979.1.314

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