Spear

This is a long throwing spear, said to have been used by the Kuranko for hunting big game, such as elephants. The shaft is made of wood, with a metal spike at either end.

Further Information

• Type: Hunting, fishing
• Object: Spear
• Materials: Wood, Metal
• Culture Group: Kuranko
• Dimensions: Unknown
• Production Date: Pre 1960
• Associated Places: Unknown
• Associated People: Abu Bakarr Sesay, Freetown (Collector)
• Museum: Sierra Leone National Museum
• Accession Number: SLNM.1960.10.03

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