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Ceremonial spear (homyahla) c. 1875
Steel | 183.7 cm (whole object) | RCIN 38506
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Ceremonial spear or homyahla with a long, one-piece, steel, heavily barbed blade with a prominent ridge down the centre on each face, and a rectangular shaft with a small spike.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Steel
Measurements
183.7 cm (whole object)
73.0 cm (blade length)
Category
Object type(s)
Place of Production
Andaman and Nicobar Islands
