Spear

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a long slim small leaf shaped bladed spear with a blade sheath of leather. It is made by a blacksmith from scrap metal. It is used by men when out to kill wildlife.

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Title: Spear
Location: Kenya
Type: Spear
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood,Iron
Photographer: Gibs Photography
Local Name: Mot
Community: Pokot
Collection Date: 1969-08-03
Collected By: E.J.B

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