Bakuba spears were exceptionally graceful in design, some being used only for ceremonial purposes. Some spear blades were not used for weapons at all but were a form of currency used in trade.
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Title: Bakuba Spears
Creator: Unknown
Creator Lifespan: 1860
Date: 1860/1940
Location: DRC
Type: Spear
Rights: Kenya National Archives
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