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Head spear

National Museums of Kenya

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a head spear made from scrap metal by a blacksmith and used daggering fish in water. It is also sometimes used as a weapon for hunting by men. It was sold in the market.

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  • Title: Head spear
  • Location: Kenya
  • Rights: National Museums of Kenya
  • Medium: Iron
  • Photographer: Gibsphotography
  • Community: Luo
National Museums of Kenya

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