Spear

A spear with an iron pointed blade. The spear shaft has been bound in bands of fur, and red and beige leather. It has a cloth and hide spear sheath.

Further Information

• Type: Weapons, armour
• Object: Spear
• Materials: Metal, Wood, Leather, animal skin
• Culture Group: Mende, Sherbro
• Dimensions: 1185mm [L] x 50mm [W] x 30mm [C]
• Production Date: Pre 1904
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Thomas Joshua Alldridge (Collector); G. Garrett
• Museum: British Museum
• Accession Number: BM:Af.1904.415.14.a

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