{"product_id":"zulu-spear-with-wood-shaft-69-inch-south-africa-156538","title":"Zulu Spear with Wood Shaft 69 Inch South Africa","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfrican Ceremonial Spear or Prestige Weapon.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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 69.5 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 long, narrow iron point. A small, sculpted wooden grip or transition element interrupts the shaft near its center.\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\u003eBottom end broken off.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHeight (In) 69.5\u003cbr\u003eWidth (In) 1.75\u003cbr\u003eDepth (In) 0.75\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e156538\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"sku 156000","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51794150719783,"sku":"156538","price":210.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1015\/9911\/files\/IMG_7169_fae72977-07c2-4158-92bb-7bd7462c13ab.jpg?v=1786046149","url":"https:\/\/africadirect.com\/products\/zulu-spear-with-wood-shaft-69-inch-south-africa-156538","provider":"Africa Direct","version":"1.0","type":"link"}