MASAI LION SPEAR. ...

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MASAI LION SPEAR
The Masai Tribe of northern Tanzania had a rule up until about 25 or 30 years ago that a young warrior must kill a lion with a spear such as before he would be considered a true warrior and be allowed to marry. Of course, many a young man never lived to enjoy the wedding. This is an original Masai lion spear with stand. It is about 80 years old and in mint condition and measures 68 inches long.

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