{"product_id":"zulu-spear-with-carved-shaft-71-inch-south-africa-156540","title":"Zulu Spear with Carved Shaft 71 Inch South Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Ceremonial Spear or Prestige Weapon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis African spear comes in three parts: a forged iron blade spearhead, a sharp metal spike and a shaft made of wood joining them together. The origin of this spear is unclear. Spears like this one are commonly found throughout Africa. However, the style of the faces along the pole suggests a Zulu or neighboring origin. \u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStriking and unusually tall  African ceremonial spear measuring approximately 71 inches in length. The piece features a long, slender wooden shaft or grip fitted with forged iron elements at either end. The upper portion terminates in a dramatically elongated, leaf-shaped iron blade with a sharply pointed tip, while the lower end is fashioned as a narrow iron point. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe combination of its extraordinary length, carefully forged ironwork, and elegant proportions suggests an object associated with ceremonial display, prestige, or chiefly status, rather than a utilitarian hunting weapon. The dark, aged surfaces and reddish-brown oxidation contribute to its distinctive antique character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCracks in the wood and oxidation on the metal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight (In) 71\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 1.25\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 0.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156540\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51794207932711,"sku":"156540","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7177_e5be0cee-375a-40bb-b132-52d370c82c6e.jpg?v=1786047166","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/zulu-spear-with-carved-shaft-71-inch-south-africa-156540","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}