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Spear
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This spear features a wavy, leaf-shaped iron blade with softly rounded undulations along its entire length. The long, darkened wooden shaft is slender and terminates in an iron butt spike reinforced with a small brass ring. The proportions and materials indicate a weapon that functioned not only for combat but also as a high-status object.
| Artist / Maker | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Date | before 1922 |
| Culture / Origin | Philippines |
| Medium | Point: metal and brass ferrule; handle: wood; sheath: wood |
| Dimensions | Overall: 96.6 cm (38 1/16 in.); Blade: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Oceania |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Provenance & Source
Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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