Spear
This spear was made for use by a Nandi junior warrior. Its shape became popular in the 19th century likely due to the influx of trade in this part of the world.
The metal butt lacks any markings that would identify the age-set, locality and sub-clan of the owner. This item may instead have been purchased by the owner directly from the blacksmith.
Acquired by Colonel Broun during his journey through East Africa in 1904. Full length = 1910mm. Blade = 959mm, handgrip 101mm, iron butt 850mm.
The metal butt lacks any markings that would identify the age-set, locality and sub-clan of the owner. This item may instead have been purchased by the owner directly from the blacksmith.
Acquired by Colonel Broun during his journey through East Africa in 1904. Full length = 1910mm. Blade = 959mm, handgrip 101mm, iron butt 850mm.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 60/1948/61/17
- Collection Class
- Arms and armour
- Collection Area Region
- E
- Material
- steelwoodsteel
- Common Name
- spear
- Simple Name
- spear
- Production County
- Rift Valley Province?
- Production Country
- Kenya
- Production Year High
- 1904
