African, Spear

Zulu or related people, South Africa- Spear- wood, iron. This is an example of a stabbing spear, or ilkwa, said to be invented by Shaka, the great Zulu king. 45 1/4'' Provenance: Paul B. Travis collec

The long Masai throwing Spear is 6 foot and 2" long. The shorter fishing Spear is 5 foot and 5" long. These are used by the Masai in Kenya, Northern Tanzania, and Southern Ethiopia. The average Masai

An assortment of African tribal weapons and hunting tools, comprising: One large curved metal sword, antelope / sable horn sheath with carved wood handle Two ceremonial daggers with leather and natura

Six African Spears, Including three Assegai spears, two long bladed throwing spears, and one Zulu spear {Tallest spear 73 inches; shortest spear 62 3/4 inches}

Four Unattributed African Spears20th century, each spear consists of a socketed iron blade having a central ridge on either side; the blade's socket fits on a short wooden shaft that in turn accepts a

African Spear 20th centurywrought iron, carved wood, leather 51.25 h × 2.75 w × 1.5 d in (130 × 7 × 4 cm) Provenance: John and Mary Pat Carlen, Livings

Metal spear (20 in.) and wooden carved shaft (29 1/2 in.).

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A group of three African spears. 20th century. ++ An African wooden spear with a metal tip. 1 1/2" x 65 1/2" x 1/2". ++ A wooden spear with a metal tip. 2 3/4" x 77" x 1". ++ Congo spear. 46 3/4" x 3/

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very good North African spear, of much higher quality common to African pole arms. Total length: 15 3/4", blade 10 3/4". ~~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additiona

Hunting Spear, Tanzania, in iron with polished leaf form blade, leather wrap at socket, notched hardwood handle, 11" iron, 53" overall.

Lot 188 Tribal African spear with iron spearhead with base: 57 x 6 inches Provenance: Estate of Howard A. Smith carved wood spear with leather wrap and iron spearhead

19th C. Southern African Spear with iron blade and cap, and long wooden shaft.Size: 62 x 6 in.

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(8) African spear blades and iron tools, Including spear blades, long needle, arrow, etc., 14.5"l (smallest), 25.5"l (largest) Provenance: Estate of Distinguished Professor Philip Gould, NYC Notes/Lit

Dimensions: L 79" Condition: Spearhead cover is dry. Some tarnishing to metal.

Three items from an African collection including a carved Abron, Brong or Bono (Ghana) figural carving on a metal stand, a Masai hardwood double headed spear carved with faces, and a carved stone smal

11 3/8" African Spear, Great barbs and Design

60" African Spear, Wood and Metal

51" African Spear, Wood and Metal

Vintage African tribal spear w/ wooden shaft, iron spear w/ tooling and inlay and iron base. Size: 75 1/2"L

22 1/2" 19th Century Hand Forged African Spear. Could be older. Metallurgy is believed to have evolved independently in sub-Saharan Africa from other metallurgy in other parts of the world 3500-2500 B