A long, slender spear with a polished reddish-brown wooden shaft. The top features a flat, flared dark metal blade. The bottom ends in a pointed dark metal spike, just below a bound cluster of cowrie shells.

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Spear

Maker Liberian Artist

Dateundated

Place of originLiberia, Africa

MediumWood, metal, cowrie shells, fabric, leather

Dimensions38 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 2 3/4 in. (97.2 x 7 x 7 cm)

ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment

Credit LineGift of Rod McGalliard

Object number1995.28.66

Collections

AFRICAN

Visual DescriptionA long, slender spear with a polished reddish-brown wooden shaft. The top features a flat, flared dark metal blade. The bottom ends in a pointed dark metal spike, just below a bound cluster of cowrie shells.

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