{"product_id":"african-iron-spear-or-assegai-64-inch-156629","title":"African Iron Spear or Assegai 64inch","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Iron Spear\/Assegai with Leaf-Shaped Blade\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eStriking African spear featuring a long, slender wooden shaft and an elongated, hand-forged iron spearhead. The blade has a graceful leaf-shaped form, tapering to a sharp metal point and narrowing toward the base before transitioning into the long iron tang set into the wooden shaft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMeasuring approximately 64.5 inches in overall length, this spear has elegant, elongated proportions and a particularly strong vertical presence. The iron blade displays a naturally aged surface with dark brown oxidation and varied patination, while the wooden shaft has a dark, weathered finish consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe form is characteristic of traditional African spear-making and is broadly comparable to assegai-type spears of southern and central Africa. Similar leaf-shaped iron spearheads are documented among the Zulu of South Africa, while related long-shanked iron spears with iron components at the butt are also known from Central Africa. A more specific ethnic attribution cannot be confirmed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eAn excellent example of traditional African ironwork, suitable for an ethnographic collection or dramatic decorative display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eMaterials are Hand-forged iron and wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAged condition with natural oxidation, surface rust, patination, and wear to the iron, together with age-related wear and weathering to the wooden shaft. Please see photographs for additional condition details.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHeight (In): 64.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 1.75\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 1.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Polaris-Box\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_ActivatorWrapper_1pl42_95\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"PRODUCT.metafields.custom.height_in_-anchor\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv role=\"button\" class=\"_ActivatorButton_1pl42_99\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_RowWrapper_1pl42_22\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_HoverContainer_1pl42_8\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"_FormFieldLabel_1pl42_48\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156629\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51866164691239,"sku":"156629","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7105_bb3a5820-cb7f-4a14-9734-552037292d5c.jpg?v=1786558736","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/african-iron-spear-or-assegai-64-inch-156629","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}