A Very Good 19th Century Masai Warrior's Lion Hunter's Long Spear

With superb patina.
The spear has long been the weapon of choice of the Maasai. It is used to defend cattle, community and the warrior himself against wild animals and invaders. Constructed from wood and iron, it is deemed to be the single most valued personal possession after livestock. There are countless romanticized tales that center around these tall, imposing Maasai giants, fighting courageously against man and beast. They are the mighty lion hunters of Africa, brave of heart and the able assassins of any human attacker. In fact, it is the dream of every Maasai warrior to kill an enemy by dispatching a deadly spear wound to the front torso. In doing so he would gain the highest honor from his kinsmen. The lengthened long lion hunting spear offered here is a classic Maasai favorite. The long heavy iron spear head was designed specially to bring down lions.The weapon has a two piece configuration. The spear heads are attached by hardened wax to the wooden grip

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