Democratic Republic of Congo (Zaire)
Kuba

Metal
ca. Early-Mid 20th century

Length: 64 inches
Idiophone – Struck Directly – Metal Bell

Spear bells were traded as currency in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This spear shows use by Kuba warriors for hunting.   Special design pole with metal wrapping in rope design for reinforcement.   The bell on the end serves both in throwing with accuracy, the same as feathers, plus it helps the hunter identify where the spear lands making it easier to retrieve and track the animal if the spear remains in a prey that is still moving.