Spear head

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A small arrow shaped socketed spearhead believed to be the original shape of the Embu spears before they were influenced by the spears of the tribes. It is made by an Embu blacksmith from ore obtained from Mbeere. It is used by Embu warriors during warfare to defend themselves against wild animals.

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Title: Spear head
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: Gibs Photography
Local Name: Gatumu
Community: Embu
Collection Date: 1969-12-01
Collected By: H.S.K.Mwaniki

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