They also function as symbols of identification and prestige objects. Slender tail piece and original wood grip. Qayaq or kayak? It was a beautiful and life changing experience. Shields express art and culture. You must log in or register to reply here. I myself am an avid hunter and was looking to collect REAL AUTHENTIC African hunting spears. See Jewelry 2B, Zulu LION CLAW NECKLACE 20 inches New York, NY: The Rosen Publishing Group . They have lived alongside them for centuries. I will absolutely keep shopping this site. (10% off), Sale Price $72.00 With the kill, a moran would earn a "lion name" and approval among young women. $400.00 (left) | SOLD (right), SOLD Copyright 2023 Authentic Africa.com. They are the mighty lion hunters of Africa, brave of heart and the able assassins of any human attacker. To enable personalized advertising (like interest-based ads), we may share your data with our marketing and advertising partners using cookies and other technologies. This seller usually responds within a few hours. Original Price $110.00 Masai Lion spear from Kenya Enquire About This Item Description Heavy African spear, used by the Masai of Kenya. Crafted from ecologically harvested Neem trees by a member of the Akoma ethnic group. The Maasai are highly dependent on livestock for social, cultural, nutritional, and economic needs. Maasai Spear with Sheath A symbol of power and strength for the proud Maasai people of East Africa is their elegant war spear. Etsy keeps your payment information secure. Many sizes, materials and tribes are represented in our extensive inventory. Top of the blade shows minor impact distortion-$899 SOLD, 6 Very old, beautifully built 74 Moran spear with long wide blade. They were packaged very well and arrived unscathed. $400.00 Etsy is powered by 100% renewable electricity. The word Maasai means "the speaker of the language Maa.". rdog wrote on Bob Nelson 35Whelen's profile. The first Maasai Olympics. No 2 pieces are ever identical. Copyright 1996 - 2021 GoAntiques LLC All Rights Reserved. $700.00, Antique Maasai Headdress Total Length 50.6 inches MAASAI LION KILL / BUFFALO KILL SPEARS $640.00 Pair. The shield still has most of its original paint on the front of it in the shape of a lions face. See Etsy's Terms of Use for more information. Many are coated from the soot of hundreds of wood fires and are readily distinguishable from their mass-produced replicas. Price: $620, SOLD 1 Ancient 86 Samburu Spear with nice craftsmanship that is in great shape-$699 SOLD, 2 Ancient Ace of Spades lion spear that is just over 80 long with long metal sections. Tepilit Ole Saitori (10% off), Sale Price $56.70 Museum Quality Wooden wrapped center handle. Flared butt; antique Colonial style Includes beaded leather protective covers. The Never Unarmed Maasai Spear blends the design of the traditional East African Maasai spear with tough modern materials and utilitarian design to create a tough and practical fighting spear. Spear head Hadendoa tribe. [5] Notes $200.00, SOLD (10% off), Sale Price $99.00 ZULU WITCH DOCTOR (SANGOMA) WAND However this seller had exactly what I wanted, REAL AUTHENTIC African hunting spears! shield: 88 cm L x 71 cm W x 18 cm D; spear: 190.5 cm L x 4 cm W, shield: water buffalo hide, natural and commercial pigments; spear: metal, wood, The Maasai people are one culture group that lives in the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro in Africa. Elephant and Lion Cane. Lions outside protected areas thus represent a threat to Maasai livelihoods by preying on livestock where they come in contact. Estimated to arrive at your doorstep Mar 13-17! Looks like you already have an account! If youd like to file an allegation of infringement, youll need to follow the process described in our Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy. Blade 18 + inches. document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); The Tanzania Expansion Lion Guardians Great Cats of the "World". Two piece. SOLD Sharp & ready for use. Medium weight & irons. The Turkana spear (akwara) may be up to 8 feet in length and comprises a long top and bottom section of iron which is socketed onto a short central . This all came to a stop in the 1950's but can you imagine the battles between the tall Masai men one on one with a really pissed off Lion? A much lighter man with a spear and no armour can kill a lion if he knows what he's doing. I recomend him to anyone who wants to buy African aboriginal pieces! Shows age, and some varnish on the me. Cowtail binding Price: $500.00, Antique Maasai Headdress 4. Warriors are protectors of the tribe. They are among the best-known local populations internationally due to their residence near the many game parks of the African Great Lakes and their distinctive customs and dress. Colonial Era Zulu (Nguni) Throwing spear arrows and spears. (finest steel usedrazor sharp) As seen in T.V. The Maasai saw the Lion as the fiercest animals and defeating it, therefore, was a sign of immense bravery and skill. A Maasai warrior is rarely seen without a spear and shield. Here is a list of Maasai lion names and what . Shaft 23 inches, tapers, enlargement at base. Decorative spear hand made by a master artisans in Kenya. They use only traditional weapons, the spear, bow and arrow, club and machete. It may not display this or other websites correctly. Lengai. See item details for return and exchange eligibility. Image: facebook.com, @ Maasai moran Source: UGC. Top of the blade shows minor impact distortion-$899 BUY NOW, 7 Very old, heavily built 74 Moran spear-$849 BUY NOW, 8 Very old 72 heavily built Moran spear with great craftsmanship-$849 BUY NOW, 9 Very old 71.5 Moran spear with long, thin, beautifully crafted blade -$849 SOLD, 10 Very old 71.5 Junior Moran spear with thick black blade -$849 BUY NOW, 11 Very old 71.5 Moran spear with long, thin, beautifully crafted blade -$849 BUY NOW, 12 Very old 71.5 Junior Moran spear with long, thin, beautifully crafted razor sharp blade. Show, "The Librarian: "King Solomon's Mines" Maasai culture is highly regulated, and men and women are segregated by age groups. Many Maasai Moran develop such faith in the lethal power of their spear that they refuse to flee from danger as long as it is close at hand. They then wear the lion's mane as a head piece in some ceremonies to exhibit their bravery. Discounts available to previous customers. BUY 2 & SAVE For some of the best original African art items, check our listings frequently. The Maasai did not hunt lions for fun. Their reserves span the borders of Kenya and Tanzania in the Great Rift Valley, surrounded by Mt. Training begins early in a boy's youth. All prices are in USD. (Eastern Zaire) $240, SOLD The double end spear has a 38" lance blade made of cold steal on one end attached to an Ebony wood??? They will look fabulous with our African decor in our living area. Maasai Lion SpearFrom Kenya Africa Item Description This is a very old and authentic lion spear that was once used by the Maasai people of Africa for lion hunting. Excellent condition with good age character and old collection number to the wood. The lions of Tanzania's Ngorongoro Conservation Area horrifically killed three school children this month, drawing sympathy worldwide. In doing so he would gain the highest honor from his kinsmen. Amboselli, Maasai Village, Kenya Maasai Lion Spears 1 Ancient 86" Samburu Spear with nice craftsmanship that is in great shape- $699 SOLD 2 Ancient "Ace of Spades" lion spear that is just over 80" long with long metal sections. 60 Masai warriors went after the. Any VAT or import duties, if applicable, responsibility of buyer. $340.00 We've sent you an email to confirm your subscription. SOLD Zulu War (circa 1800s) Once claim has been filed and approved and item has been returned I will refund all of your money including S/H/I. The spearhead is 33 inches long. Maasai Mara Lion. NO "E" CHECKS!!!! Maasai are a tural'. Shopping Cart Software by BigCommerce, Custom Made to Order Furmiture & Furnishings, Kenya Unity Beaded Choker and Bracelet Sets, Maasai Hunting Spear: On Display at United Nations, Maasai Lion Spear: On Display at United Nations. There was a problem subscribing you to this newsletter. You've already signed up for some newsletters, but you haven't confirmed your address. We suggest that such a classication is unhelpful predominantly pastoralist people who inhabit the savannah and, moreover, stems from an incomplete understanding of grasslands of southern Kenya and northern Tanzania. When a new age set matures to replace them, senior warriors become junior elders, and finally senior elders, or ancients. $575.00, "They were attacked by natives with poisoned Etsys 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centers that host Etsy.com, the Sell on Etsy app, and the Etsy app, as well as the electricity that powers Etsys global offices and employees working remotely from home in the US. His face looked like leather, no doubt burnt many times by the scorching . The exhibit spear has been sold. Maasai Senior Warrior Wrist Guards In 2008, a group of Masaai elders showed up at conservationist Tom Hill's ranch, as Reuters . per pair, SOLD All lots Certified or with COAs by a third party Grading or Authentication service are Guaranteed As Described with NO returns. Mailing: 1360 N Louisiana St #A-130 DO NOT PAY UNTIL I HAVE SENT YOU AN INVOICE. But it also has a secondary significance. The Maasai have a special connection with lions. Rare "Go Go" Tribal Spear Bonhams Fine Art Auctioneers and Valuers: auctioneers of art, pictures, collectables and motor cars The spear head and metal end are attached by hardened wax and socketing to the opposite ends of the third section, the wooden . Lions are only dangerous if you spear them, if you provoke them. The Maasai are nomadic, traveling to the best grasslands in order to graze their cattle. Star Sellers have an outstanding track record for providing a great customer experiencethey consistently earned 5-star reviews, shipped orders on time, and replied quickly to any messages they received. We were supposed to be brave, brilliant, great lovers, fearless, athletic, arrogant, wise, and above all concerned with the well-being of our comrades and of the Maasai community as a whole." There was a problem calculating your shipping. N'AIROBI, Kenya Several Masai women, heads shaven and wearing the rustred dresses that are the virtual uniform of their tribe, sat on the ground by the dirt road intersection. $56.70, $63.00 Bottom tip has had a bush repair -$849 BUY NOW, 13 Very old 70.5 heavily constructed Moran spear with a wide blade - $799 BUY NOW, 14 Old 70.5 Moran spear that is nicely made with a two-tone shaft -$799 BUY NOW, 15 Very old, beautifully built 69 Moran spear with very long blade - $799 BUY NOW, 16 Very old, beautifully built 68 Moran spear with very long blade-$799 BUY NOW, 17 Newer 67 lion spear with nice craftsmanship- $699 BUY NOW, 18 Newer 66 lion spear with nice craftsmanship- $699 BUY NOW, 19 Old 58 buffalo kill spear that is heavily built with a razor sharp blade- $799 BUY NOW, 20 Old 76 spear with nice metal work top and bottom with longer replaced handle- $699 BUY NOW, 21 Ancient 122 Samburu Spear with nice craftsmanship that is in great shape. Bob my friend from Sydney went to Safari firearms yesterday to pick up some stuff & looked at the Marlin 35 REM for me, they want $1900 for it with a tasco scope, & $1600 with out scope i think its a $900 rifle at the most thank you for the lead but i will not pay that much. ****This item was on displayMay 8 - June 29, 2012: "Indigenous Peoples and Food Sovereignty" An exhibition in recognition of Indigenous Peoples on the occasion of the Eleventh Session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues Visitor's Lobby, General Assembly Building, UN Headquarters, NYC.
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