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 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: 700mm [L] x 40mm [W] x 30mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1979
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Unknown
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1979.1.317

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