Maasai Tribe Lion Killing Spear - Early 19th Century.
Final Selling Price:
£195
ID:
1143
Date Sold:
06-12-2021 00:00:00
Located in Shropshire, UK
UK Postage: £0
Seller Name: RavenYardAntiqueshttps://raven-antiques.com
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Description
A Maasai Tribe lion killing spear. A 19th century example as traditionally used by young Maasai warriors with the intent of killing a lion as a mark of adulthood. Such examples were also used as a form of currency as the Maasai tribe traditionally imported metal from foreign merchants.
