Spear

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a spear with a flat tanged leaf shaped blade held firmly in shaft by a piece of seed of palm tree. The head is made by a blacksmith. It is used by men for spearing crocodile and hippos.

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Title: Spear
Location: Kenya
Type: Spear
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Wood,Iron
Photographer: Gibs Photography
Local Name: Fumo
Community: Upper Pokomo
Collection Date: 1969-07-29
Collected By: Peter Nzuki

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