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What is a Maasai spear called?
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A Maasai spear is called an assegai or assagai. It usually consists of a wooden handle and an elongated iron tip. The Maasai people mostly use the spears to protect livestock from predators, but they can also be used as weapons of war. On 1stDibs, find a selection of antique spears and spear heads.
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African Spear Currency on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal, Iron
$3,090 / set
Pair of African Spear Currencies on Stands
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a pair of vintage African spear currencies from the Mbole peoples, Democratic Republic of
Category
20th Century Congolese Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Metal
$3,090 / set
African Mask with Spears 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
African Mask with Spears 90s. It is a rare set.
Carved from one piece.
Spears are ultra light
Category
1990s Cameroonian Tribal Masks
Materials
Brass
$4,628 Sale Price / set
20% Off
African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet
Located in Norton, MA
Rare artwork by the tribe of Zulu in Africa, the native weapon to attack the enemy and animal, and
Category
Mid-20th Century Tribal Art
Materials
Cowhide
Elegant African Warrior Ceramic Sculpture with Spear - Unique Home Decor
By Cortendorf
Located in Bad Säckingen, DE
This striking ceramic figure represents an African warrior poised in a dynamic kneeling position
Category
Vintage 1950s German Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Ceramic
Vintage Figurine of an African Warrior with Spear and Shield
By Leopold Anzengruber
Located in Bochum, NRW
A very beautiful sculpture, displaying an African Warrior with shield and brass spear. Executed in
Category
Vintage 1950s European Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Plaster
$483 Sale Price
39% Off