Spear

An unusual double ended spear, with an ornate, wooden shaft. One end of the spear has a pointed iron blade, whilst the other has a circular blade, with two horn-like protrusions.

Further Information

• Type: Weapons, armour
• Object: Spear
• Materials: Metal, Wood
• Culture Group: Mende, Sherbro
• Dimensions: 1080mm [L] x 70mm [W] x 35mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1904
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector); G. Garrett
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1904.415.13

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