Spear spike
Indian - Assam - Naga Tribes
Category
Arms and armour
Date
1800 - 1900
Materials
iron
Measurements
215 mm (H); 20 mm (Dia)
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Kedleston Hall, Derbyshire
NT 107241.2
Summary
Spear spike used by the Naga Tribe who live along the Assamese border of India. '[Head and spike of a spear - Assamese (Naga Tribes)], Another, similar' (Christie's entry)
Provenance
Purchased in 1986 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund from Francis Curzon, 3rd Viscount Scarsdale (1924-2000). Gifted to the National Trust in 1987 by the National Heritage Memorial Fund.
Makers and roles
Indian - Assam - Naga Tribes , maker