Spear
Category
Arms and armour
Date
Unknown
Materials
Hide, Metal, Wood
Measurements
1305 mm (Length)255 mm (W)
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Sizergh Castle, Cumbria
NT 997805
Summary
African spear; long leaf-shaped blade bound with plaited hide into wooden haft; at each edge the blade is scooped out in section on one side, to make a cutting edge.