{"product_id":"central-african-spear-74-inch-congo-156624","title":"Central African Spear 74 Inch Congo","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAfrican Iron Spear with Long Broad Blade, Central African Style\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStriking African spear featuring an exceptionally long, slender wooden shaft fitted with a large, hand-forged iron spearhead. The substantial blade is elongated and broad, tapering gradually to a pointed tip, with a distinctive rounded lower section and a \u003c\/span\u003ecircular pierced hole near the base. Subtle linear forging marks and surface variation remain visible across the iron, adding to its aged and utilitarian character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe spear measures approximately 74 inches in overall length, giving it an impressive scale and presence. The combination of the unusually long shaft and large forged iron blade is characteristic of traditional African spear-making, although the exact ethnic attribution is uncertain based on form alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eThe iron displays an aged, naturally oxidized surface with areas of rust and patination, while the wooden shaft has a dark, weathered appearance consistent with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003eA striking example of traditional African ironwork and weaponry, suitable for an ethnographic collection, African art display, or dramatic decorative presentation.\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, wear, and patination to the iron and weathering to the wooden shaft, consistent with age and use. Please examine photographs carefully for condition details.\u003c\/span\u003e\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\" tabindex=\"0\"\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\"\u003eHeight (In): 74.0\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In): 3.5\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In): 1.0\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Polaris-Text--root Polaris-Text--bodyMd Polaris-Text--breakAlways\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156624\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":51865443762471,"sku":"156624","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7300_f7b792e7-9007-4d4c-ada8-2fa634c1dfc8.jpg?v=1786554944","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/central-african-spear-74-inch-congo-156624","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}