Description:

Eastern Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, Maasai peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A beautiful spear of a lengthy form with a bottom spike and a massive blade both attached to the ends of a short, central wooden pole. The bottom spike is of a dense form and features several incised notches just above the conical socketing shaft. The blade is also affixed to the pole via a socketing shaft and has a massive, double-edged blade with petite flanges near the shoulder and a midrib that runs along the entire length. Spears like this example were a Maasai warrior's most prized possession and were used to defend herds and the community against predators. Size (spear): 69.2" L (175.8 cm); (bottom spike): 26.25" L x 1.1" W (66.7 cm x 2.8 cm); (blade head): 31.75" L x 1.1" W (80.6 cm x 2.8 cm)

Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection

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#166147

  • Condition: Slight bending to overall form, with light abrasions and oxidation to blade head and bottom spike, otherwise intact and very good. Great patina throughout. Please note: edges along blade head are still extremely sharp.

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