Naga Iron Spear Based

Seventy-two inches of iron and red hair, mounted straight up.

Naga people of Nagaland, Northeast India, made this spear in iron and animal hair in the 20th century. Naga spears are commonly associated with warrior status and ceremonial display as well as hunting. A narrow leaf-shaped blade sits atop a slim shaft, with bands of dark and red binding at the grip area. Below, a dense tuft of dyed red hair splays out like a flame. A long iron butt spike completes it, and it stands on a metal base.

About 72 inches tall. Six feet of vertical drama for a tall corner.