LOT 0235 20th C. African Maasai Steel Spear, Wood Handle
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**This is an oversized piece that may require special shipping. Please inquire for a quote prior to bidding.Eastern Africa, Kenya or Tanzania, Maasai peoples, ca. mid-20th century CE. A throwing spear of a formidable length with a wooden central pole secured with dangerous weapons on either end. The bottom of the spear features a slender spike for impaling creatures on the ground, and the top bears a petaloid blade that is useful for striking airborne targets. Each end is fitted onto one end of the wooden pole via a narrow socketing shaft. Spears like this example were a Maasai warrior's most prized possession and were used to defend herds and the community against predators. Size (spear): 78.9" L (200.4 cm); (blade head): 34.75" L x 2" W (88.3 cm x 5.1 cm); (bottom spike): 32.4" L x 0.7" W (82.3 cm x 1.8 cm) Provenance: private Englewood, Colorado USA collection All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping. #166145
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