Head of a Hunting Spear, 1425–50, German or Austrian, Steel, copper alloy, L. 17 5/16 in. (44 cm); W. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Shafted

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Head of a Hunting Spear, 1425–50, German or Austrian, Steel, copper alloy, L. 17 5/16 in. (44 cm); W. 5 1/8 in. (13 cm), Shafted Weapons, Spearheads such as this one were used for hunting various types of large game, especially wild boar, deer, and bear. The protruding wings on either side of the base were intended to check the forward momentum of a charging animal, keeping it at a safe distance from the hunter

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Size: 2607px × 3610px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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