Spear

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

A spear with both shaft/blade pointed. Made by a blacksmith from scrap metal obtained locally. Used by men for hunting and fighting when being attacked by cattle rustlers.

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Title: Spear
Location: Kenya
Type: Spear
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: GibsPhotography
Community: Turkana

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