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1942.13.399

Iron spear or staff. [EH [OPS move] 31/7/2017]

1942.13.399

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron spear or staff. [EH [OPS move] 31/7/2017]
Long description
Iron spear or staff. Formed of a cylindrical shaft, perforated in three places, which divides at its foot into two curved prongs and at the other end has a pointed, triangular head. Both of the curved prongs taper to pyramid-shaped terminals. Broad, ?brass wire is wound around the two-pronged end and around part of the main body of the shaft. [EH [OPS move] 31/7/2017]
Geographical reference
Nigeria
Africa > Western Africa > Nigeria
South eastern Nigeria
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1942
Date collected
By 1942
Acquisition information
Donated: 1942
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Brass Metal, Material Metal Wire, Process Perforated, Process Forged (Metal), Process Bound
Dimensions
Depth: max 35 mm, Width: max 62 mm, Length: max 1460 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1942.13.399

Search terms: Weapon, Ritual and Ceremonial, Insignia, Transport and Travel, Spear, Staff

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