Spear
The addition of copper enhances the item’s appearance. It therefore had status and value. It is a spear, which also served as an item of currency. Copper in Central Africa was largely mined in Zambia.
Donated to RAMM by the Governors of Blundell’s School, Tiverton in 1938. Originally collected by Claude Francis.
Donated to RAMM by the Governors of Blundell’s School, Tiverton in 1938. Originally collected by Claude Francis.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 57/1938/27
- Collection Class
- Arms and armour
- Collection Area Region
- W
- Material
- coppermetalsteelpaint
- Common Name
- spear
- Simple Name
- spear
- Production Country
- Congo, Democratic Republic of
- Production Year High
- 1938
