Spears Collection (#31)

American Indians. North American Indian sports
Scene showing Pawnee Indians apparently throwing the javelin/spears in a competition

H. M. Stanleys Anglo-American Expedition to Central Africa
Engraving showing a scene, during Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877, in the Central African forest

Men of the Niam-Niam Tribe, Sudan, c. 1887
Engraving showing some men of the Niam-Niam Tribe, Sudan, c.1887. One man is holding a stringed musical instrument, whilst the others hold characteristic spears and shields

Artefacts collected by H. M. Stanleys Anglo-American Expedit
Engraving showing a number of artefacts collected by Sir Henry Morton Stanleys Anglo-American expedition of 1874-1877. The native African items depicted include knives, pipes, shields, spears

Matabele / Call to Arms
A Matabele call to arms

General Lord Chelmsford reviewing Zulu Troops, 1879
Engraving showing Lord Chelmsford on horse-back reviewing a group of Zulu warriors, who were working for the British army

Homestead in Iron Age
A homestead in the early Iron Age: warriors wearing furs and carrying spears; a woman with children; animal skulls on poles; chickens pecking grain in front of the building

Racial / C Africa / Chad 19C
A group of Kanem-Bu warriors of Chad, with spears and shields

Weapons from Guinea
Spears, bow and arrows and shield from Guinea, West Africa. Date: 1836

Anglo-Saxon Soldiers
Saxon soldiers with spears, broad swords and shields

Racial / Buffalo Dance
Buffalo Dance. The dancers wear Buffalo masks

Racial / Ball Play Dance
Ball-Play Dance

Manner of Catching Crocs
The manner of catching a crocodile

Abyssinian couple
An Abyssinian couple

Masa Ushioda / SpecialistStock
spearfishermen with powerheads or bang sticks, off Tampa, Florida, USA, Gulf of Mexico, Caribbean Sea, Atlantic Ocean, Model Released - MR#: 000010, 000012, 000014

French Defeat Flemish
The French defeat the Flemish at Rosebecque where Philip van Artevelde died with 30, 000 of his men. The white dove hovering above the king of France, was an omen of victory

Haakon Carried to Safety
The year old royal child Haakon Haajonson, who will become Haakon IV is carried to safety across the snow to avoid rivals

Sverre Seeks Help
To avoid his enemies King Sverre Sigurdsson and his band are forced into the mountains & are caught in a terrible storm. Prayer succeeds in clearing the sky

Battle of Abu Klea
A melee during the battle of Abu Klea

William at Alnwick / 1173
William the Lion, King of Scotland, is captured at Alnwick

9th Century Scot Warrior
A Scottish warrior wears a magnificent plumed helmet, guaranteed to impress the boldest enemy; he carries a massive sword, two spears, a horn and a heavy shield

Persian Bodyguard
The bodyguard of a Persian king : five warriors in ornamental tunics, carrying spears in their hands, bow over their shoulders, scabbards on their backs

Racial /s Africa / Kaffir
A Kaffir warrior with a shield and several spears

Tiget Hunt on Elephant
Two Indian nobles on an elephant encounter a tiger and some deer - one of them spears the tiger with the help of a hunter on foot, while the other lassoos a deer

Syrian War Chariot
A warrior shoots his bow from the rear seat of an ancient Syrian war chariot : note the blades on the wheels, and the spears projecting in front

Military / Camp / Saxon, C7
A Saxon Encampment in 7th century England

Stanley in Danger / Congo
Travelling in the Congo, Stanley is attacked by natives who threaten him with spears, so of course he shoots them

Racial /s Africa / Zulu 19C
A Zulu warrior in traditional attire, with spears, shield and club

Kaffirs Hunt Giraffe
African Kaffirs trap giraffe in pitfalls, into which they are driven with spears

Pygmies and Big Birds
Combat between pigmies of Greenland, mounted on horses and armed with spears, against big birds

Cave Man C5000Bc
A prehistoric cave man, with spears for hunting wild animals

Roman Invasion Attempt
Julius Caesars attempt to invade Britain is met with resistance by the native people who gather with horses and spears

Shields & Spears 15th C
Various shields and spears from 15th century France

Egyptian Soldiers
Ancient Egyptian soldiers

Nat am Fishing
Spears and arrows used by Native Americans when fishing

Aborigines Dancing 1850S
Aboriginals performing a Corroboree or native dance

St Elmos Fire / Spears
Julius Caesar reports that his soldiers, during a campaign in North Africa, were alarmed when the tips of their spears began to glow after a storm

Bronze Age hunters with a lion
Lion hunters of the European Bronze Age, based on a metalwork figure at Mycenae, Greece

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Spears have played a significant role throughout history, serving as both weapons of war and tools for hunting. From ancient civilizations to modern tribes, the spear has been an emblem of power and skill. In the Roman mosaic depicting the Battle between Alexander and Darius, they can seen clashing in a fierce struggle for dominance. The House of the Faun in Pompeii showcases this masterpiece that immortalizes the intensity of ancient warfare. Ancient Roman costume often featured spears as essential accessories, symbolizing strength and valor. In "The Continence of Scipio, " an oil painting from 1706, we witness how these weapons were intricately woven into their culture's military attire. Even primitive men recognized the effectiveness when hunting formidable creatures like glyptodons. Depicted in cave paintings found in Lesotho, Southern Africa by San Bushmen, these early humans showcased their prowess with these versatile weapons. Moving forward through time, we encounter warriors armed with assegais from Natal Native Contingent (NCC) during battles such as The Zulu Wars. Their skilled handling demonstrated both bravery and tactical expertise on the battlefield. Speaking of The Zulu Wars, one cannot forget about their unique method of advancing to attack known as "the bull. " This strategy involved Zulu warriors brandishing their long-bladed spears while moving swiftly towards their enemies - a sight that struck fear into many hearts. Ancient Greek battles also witnessed countless soldiers wielding powerful spears called dorys. These lethal weapons became synonymous with Greek warfare tactics and helped shape history during pivotal conflicts like Thermopylae or Marathon. One iconic event etched into history is Rorke's Drift during The Zulu War where British soldiers valiantly defended against overwhelming odds using bayonets attached to rifles - essentially turning them into makeshift short-range spears. Traveling further south to Bor District in South Sudan, we encounter Dinka warriors armed with spears.