Ceremonial Spear - Kuba People, D.R. Congo - AD 5

The prevailing concept of the male African has always been that of a man armed with spear, shield, bow & arrow. However, a closer examination of the African and his culture reveals a multitude of other weapons had been developed. Despite the basic technology most of these weapons excel in terms of quality, design & function.
Theoretically, weapon designs are related to specific tribes, but since a well-forged weapon is a desired item of trade, the same designs can be found among neighboring tribes.

Length: 59 ½"
Width: 3"
The shaft is 34 ⅛" long, and the blade is 28 ⅝" long.

Ex. Allen Davis Collection, Virginia.
Allen Davis - August 23, 1927 ~ February 17, 2025.
Ambassador Allen Davis, led a life marked by service, diplomacy and a deep appreciation for nature and a passion for collecting African art. He found beauty and meaning in the cultures he encountered throughout his life.
To view more of the Allen Davis Collection entitiled ‘African Brilliance: A Diplomat’s Sixty Years of Collecting’ an exhibit at Palmer Museum of Art, Penn State 2020 go to; https://exhibitions.psu.edu/s/african-brilliance/page/allen-davis