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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Spear with bell
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Spear with bell

Maker Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Datepre-1953
MediumIron, copper, wood
Dimensions5 ft. 2 in. x 4 in. x 3 in. (157.5 x 10.2 x 7.6 cm)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Dr. Alvin W. Wolfe in memory of his wife, Barbara B. Wolfe who shared his research among the Ngombe in the Congo in 1952-1953
Object number2020.17.2
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DescriptionCarved wooden shaft with faceted bulb and wrapped with copper strips; fitted with iron spear head, opposite end fitted with forged iron bell and iron ring.
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
pre-1953
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
pre-1953
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Unknown
19th-20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
late 19th-early 20th century ?
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
late 19th-early 20th century ?
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Unknown
19th-20th century
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
before 1953
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
c. 1980
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
c. 1978
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
c. 1980
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
c. 1980