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Spear

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a very long spear used by young men in warfare, hunting and raiding.The scrap metal is used to make the spearhead. It is hit by a blacksmith while red hot to proper shape. The wooden half is secured to the two metal parts with a mixture of gum. It lacks a blade sheath.

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  • Title: Spear
  • Location: Kenya
  • Type: Spear
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Wood, Hide, Iron
  • Photographer: GibsPhotography
  • Local Name: Meree
  • Community: Nandi
  • Collection Date: 1999-02-14
  • Collected By: J.Kazagam
National Museums of Kenya

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