Spear made from a single piece of iron. With a leaf shaped blade with a twist at the base, a straight shaft and a pointed butt. [AB [OPS move] 17/7/2018]

Collection type: Object
Description: Spear made from a single piece of iron. With a leaf shaped blade with a twist at the base, a straight shaft and a pointed butt. [AB [OPS move] 17/7/2018]
Geographical reference: Tanzania, United Republic of
Africa > Eastern Africa > Tanzania, United Republic of
Cultural groups: Nyamwezi
Person: Field collector J.D.H. Collinson; PRM source J.D.H. Collinson
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1969
Date collected: 1969
Acquisition information: Purchased: 1971
Materials and processes: Material Iron Metal, Process Twisted, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions: Length: max 1239 mm, Depth: max 9 mm, Width: max 25 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1971.34.116

Search terms: Weapon, Religion, Ritual and Ceremonial, Spear

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