Spear

42-21-216

From: Kenya

Curatorial Section: African

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Object Number 42-21-216
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Masai
Provenience Kenya
Section African
Materials Iron | Wood
Description

Very long metal blade with pronounced medial ridge on both faces, and socketed base over very short wooden shaft to which is socketed long metal ferrule. Ostrich feather point-cover attached by long, thin, leather thong.

Length 213.5 cm
Credit Line Gift of Percy C. Madeira Jr., 1942
Other Number 328 - Collector Number

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