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The spear has long been the weapon of choice of the Maasai. It is used for defense against wild animals and invaders. Constructed from wood and iron, it is the single most valued possession after livestock. 

One 153cm long lion hunting spear from ca. 1960 with a black ebony central shaft. The 32cm long heavy iron spear head was originally designed to bring down lions. The weapon is built up in three pieces. The spear head and metal end are attached by hardened wax to the opposite ends of the wooden grip. The metal end is made from a re-forged piece of rebar. The entire piece was hand crafted in Africa.

One 164cm long war spear that sadly no longer has the original spear head but a more recent one from ca 1990. The replacement is a hand forged 76cm long spearhead matching the original one quite good. The wooden grip and metal end are identical to that of the hunting spear. This spear serves as a complimentary item for decorative purposes.

Dimensions: 		153cm height x 6cm x 3cm 
Dimensions: 		164cm height x 5cm x 3cm 
Origin:			Kenya
Date:			ca. 1960
Material:			ebony wood, forged iron

1960s - Good condition

Maasai Lion hunting spear and War spear with ebony grip - Maasai - Kenya

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Neogene, Miocene (23.03 - 5.33 million years)

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