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1937.45.1

Spear made entirely from copper, with a leaf-shaped blade, short shaft and spatulate butt. The surface has been beaten. [RH [OPS move] 11/7/2018]

1937.45.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Spear made entirely from copper, with a leaf-shaped blade, short shaft and spatulate butt. The surface has been beaten. [RH [OPS move] 11/7/2018]
Cultural groups
Luba
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1937
Date collected
By 1937
Acquisition information
Donated: 1937
Materials and processes
Material Copper Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Beaten
Dimensions
Width: max 28 mm, Depth: max 9 mm, Length: max 695 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1937.45.1

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