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Artifact

African "Assegai" Spears

Description

  • Collection of four spears of various lengths. The function of each spear varies depending on the length of the shaft, the weight of the point, and the location of the grip. 
  • Each spear consists of a metal spear head and a wooden shaft. The spears appear to be mid-length and were likely used for throwing. 
  • The spears range in length from four feet to over seven feet. 

Background Information

  • The assegai was the most common weapon in Africa. Zulu warriors were famous for their use of this weapon which was also known as the iklwa or ixwa for the sound produced them the spear was pulled out of a victim's wound. 

Map Location

Latitude: 29° 17' 48.793" S
Longitude: 24° 16' 37.942" E

Date

Unknown

Dimensions

inches
Length:
76.0
Width:
1.5
Height:
0.5

Events, Places, People

  • Africa

Originating Location

Africa

Subject

  • Three spears with wooden shafts and metal spear heads. The one on top is the shortest and is made from dark wood. It has a tapered point. The middle spear is light-coloured and has a rounded head. The bottom spear is light-coloured and has a long pointed head.
  • A spear with a brown wooden shaft that has knots in it attached to a metal head that tapers to a point.
  • Two metal spearheads. The one on the top is rounded and tapers to a point. The one of the bottom is straight and tapers at the end to a point.
  • A long metal spearhead with rust on it. It has a rounded end, straight sides, and tapers quickly to a point at the end.

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