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What is a Maasai spear called?
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A Maasai spear is called an assegai or assagai. It usually consists of a wooden handle and an elongated iron tip. The Maasai people mostly use the spears to protect livestock from predators, but they can also be used as weapons of war. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique spears and spear heads.
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African Spear Currency on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet
Located in Norton, MA
Rare artwork by the tribe of Zulu in Africa, the native weapon to attack the enemy and animal, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Cowhide
Vintage Figurine of an African Warrior with Spear and Shield
By Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Bochum, NRW
A very beautiful sculpture, displaying an African Warrior with shield and brass spear. Executed in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
African Iron Spear-Form Currency Mounted On A Custom Steel Base
Located in Stamford, CT
Wonderful spear form currency with spiral loops below the spear head festooned with three 'bells
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Mounted Objects
Materials
Iron
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central
Category
Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Arms, Armor and Weapons
Materials
Iron
