Head spear

National Museums of Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya

This is a head spear made from scrap metal by a blacksmith and used daggering fish in water. It is also sometimes used as a weapon for hunting by men. It was sold in the market.

Details

Title: Head spear
Location: Kenya
Rights: National Museums of Kenya
Medium: Iron
Photographer: Gibsphotography
Community: Luo

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