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Thin iron spear blade, with long wooden handle wrapped with strips of copper, ending in a knob wrapped with copper sheeting; some detached sheeting due to wear.
Spear
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Spear

Artist Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Date19th-20th century
Place of originCongo
Mediumwood, iron and copper
Dimensions5 ft. 1 3/4 in. x 1 1/2 in. x 2 in. (156.8 x 3.8 x 5.1 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass
Object number2016.86.21
Collections
Visual DescriptionThin iron spear blade, with long wooden handle wrapped with strips of copper, ending in a knob wrapped with copper sheeting; some detached sheeting due to wear.
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