Maasai Spear

A tall and elegant lion hunting spear from the Maasai people of East Africa, likely dating to the early 20th century. It features a long, leaf-shaped iron blade and a heavy iron butt spike, connected by a central wooden grip. This design gave the spear excellent balance for both throwing and thrusting. The metalwork shows signs of hand-forging and traditional craftsmanship using native techniques. A potent symbol of warrior culture and a dramatic decorative piece for any ethnographic collection.