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Description: | This spearhead would have had its tang (the lower spike) mounted in a long shaft to make it an effective weapon. This would form a long pole weapon, similar to a trident or western pole arms such as the halberd or pole axe. This spearhead is believed to be African in origin; the shape of its main spearhead is similar to the traditional spear used by many African cultures. Its side blades can function as axes for chopping at enemies. It appears to be crudely made from bronze or similar metal; its metal is not strong enough to hold a sharpened cutting edge. Its surface is uneven and suggests the weapon was beaten out. It is made of several separate pieces joined together rather than forged as a single piece. The thinner side blades and larger central spearhead suggest it would have primarly been used as a spear, as the sides would not have withstood much force. Its cross brace is relatively thick and have have been useful for catching the attacks of an opponent. The central blade itself appears to have been beaten out of two separate pieces which were then welded on top of one another; the central ridge shows a distinct overlap of the two blades, now forged into one.
A triple headed spearhead. | License: | http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0/uk/ | Publisher: | Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service | Rights holder: | Wolverhampton Arts and Museums Service | Subjects: | Weapons Archaeology | Source: | Black Country History | Identifier: | http://www.blackcountryhistory.org/colle... | Go to resource |
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