SKU: 146932
Kuba Ceremonial Spear Congo 48 inch
Height: 48.0
Width: 7.0
Depth: 1.5
Width: 7.0
Depth: 1.5
$195.00
Description
Metal, in whatever form, has value and, particularly among traditional societies, iron had value, in that it could be converted into other forms such as a hoe, a spear point, or machete. These metal tools and weapons carried not only symbolic meaning during bride negotiations but held practical value as well.
Height (In)
48.0
Width (In)
7.0
Depth (In)
1.5
146932
Approximate Age: 20th Century
People: Kuba
Country of Origin: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Material
Material: metal, wood
Condition
Damage/Repair: Oxidation
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.
Overall Condition: Good. Most of our pieces have spent decades on at least two continents, and have been treasured by several owners.