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Spear

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a spear with a long, narrow metal point. The point is silver with a darker edge and a decorative design in the center. It tapers to a point at the top. The handle is made of wood or another dark material and has a metal band around it near the base of the point. The band is ornate and has a decorative design. The background is a plain off-white color. The title of the image is "Spear" by an artist whose name is not provided.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, wood , silver, horn
Culture
Philippine, Jolo
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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