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Spear with Metal Head, mid 19th to early 20th Century
Possibly Southeast Asia
Wood and metal;…
Spear
Spear with Metal Head, mid 19th to early 20th Century
Possibly Southeast Asia
Wood and metal;…
Spear with Metal Head, mid 19th to early 20th Century Possibly Southeast Asia Wood and metal; 41 1/8 × 1 × 3/8 in. 2015.17.59 The George Stanley Lodin Collection
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Spear

ClassificationsArms and Armor-spears
Datemid 19th to early 20th Century
MediumWood and metal
Dimensions63 1/2 × 1 3/4 × 1 in. (161.3 × 4.4 × 2.5 cm)
Credit LineThe George Stanley Lodin Collection
Object number2015.17.59
DescriptionThis spear was used for warfare. The metal point and the weight of the spear itself allow for this weapon to be efficient when used as both an offensive and defensive weapon.
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