Ethiopian Spear (From the Battle of Adwa, 1896)

One long, thin shaft with a dark leaf-shaped blade at the tip.

This spear from the Battle of Adwa, 1896 is from Ethiopia, East Africa, and dates to the late 19th century. It is bamboo & iron. Bamboo is light, straight and strong for its weight, which makes it a practical material for shafts in regions where it grows. Very long slender pole in warm brown, divided by faint joints along its length. A small dark blade shaped like a willow leaf tops it, and the lower end finishes in a plain narrow tip. It is 96 inches high.

All reach and no fuss, from end to end.