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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
Double ended spear
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Double ended spear

Maker Congolese Artist (Democratic Republic of Congo)
Datebefore 1953
MediumWood, iron, copper
Dimensions57 3/8 × 1 3/8 × 1 in. (145.7 × 3.5 × 2.5 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
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 number2020.17.4
Collections
DescriptionSpear with iron blade and opposing end sharpened as stabber; triangular blade with barbs on its shaft and incising; wood handle has incising, bulb in center with cross hatching; handle is wrapped in copper strips.
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