Spears Collection (page 5)

Ancient Greece costume, wearing chiton, warrior with armour and helmet, white peplum tunic and himation robe. Date: circa 500 BC

Double Team in the world of darkness
Radoslav Penchev

Hunting Time
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Death of the Aragonese knight Pedro Ahones (?-1226)
Pedro de Ahones (? -1226). Aragonese knight of the Ahonese lineage. Servant of King Peter III of Aragon. He participated in the nobiliary revolts against James I of Aragon

Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River
History of Africa. 19th century. Warriors in a canoe navigating the Aruwimi River. Engraving by Hildibrand. El Congo y la Creacion del Estado Independiente de este nombre

Almas Sees The Princess
A painting or poster design depicting a colourful parade of people wearing costumes and wielding spears, carrying a palanquin style platform, which has a princess reclined on top. Date: circa 1917

Conquest of Majorca by king James I of Aragon
Conquest of the island of Majorca by Christian king James I of Aragon. He landed on the beach of Santa Ponsa at midnight on September 10, 1229. Troops reaching the coast. Lithography

Illustration by Kenny Meadows to Cymbeline, by William Shakespeare. Cast list, with dead deer and two spears. Date: 1840

Richard III - with Lady Anne Neville, who is on her way to bury the late King Henry VI. 1862

Peru - Ucayali River - European Hunters and Crocodile
Arequipa region, Peru - Ucayali River - European Hunters, indigenous villagers and (rather clearly deceased) Crocodile. Part of the reverse comment on this postcard reads

Book of the Tournament. Knight on horseback and armed with spears. Miniature. Fol. 40 v. 15th century Vatican Apostolic Library. Italy

Indigenous people of Brazil and Paraguay, South America
Indigenous men and women of Brazil and Paraguay, South America, wearing lip and ear plugs (pelele). This is done when the child is young, the upper lip is pierced close to the nose

The great martyrdom of Nagasaki, September 10th 1622, in which 22 missionaries and native Christians were burnt to death, and 30 others, including several women and children, beheaded

Visions (Visionen), 1918 (etching)
1071219 Visions (Visionen), 1918 (etching) by Schinnerer, Adolph (1876-1949); 26.6701x21.2725x cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

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Guiana Indians, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673312 Guiana Indians, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Big bug dress of an Indian magician, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673230 Big bug dress of an Indian magician, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Quito with a large spear, 1865 (watercolour)
3673151 Quito with a large spear, 1865 (watercolour) by Salas, Ramon (1815-80); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: Quito costumes Drawing No. 26)

Archer of Montezuma's guard and common warrior, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673377 Archer of Montezuma's guard and common warrior, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Mexican warrior, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673327 Mexican warrior, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Cacique of Abipona Indians, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673319 Cacique of Abipona Indians, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

Crow Indian, c. 1843-50 (watercolour)
3673267 Crow Indian, c.1843-50 (watercolour) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; (add.info.: C.H.S)

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The Battle of Ulundi in 1879 showing the final rush of the Zulus and the British square in the distance
KW371006 The Battle of Ulundi in 1879 showing the final rush of the Zulus and the British square in the distance, from South Africa and the Transvaal War: Vol

Top panel of a box with jousting scene, c. 1320-40 (ivory)
7393880 Top panel of a box with jousting scene, c.1320-40 (ivory) by French School, (14th century); 9.8x17.6x0.7 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA

Greece - Statue of the victorious Achilles in Corfu, created in 1909 by Johannes Gotz, 1950s
7093679 Greece - Statue of the victorious Achilles in Corfu, created in 1909 by Johannes Gotz, 1950s. Statue of victorius hero Achilles at Corfu, created in 1909 by Johannes Goetz, 1950s

Ivory plaque depicting three Sikh warriors, 1845-1850 (ivory)
7394154 Ivory plaque depicting three Sikh warriors, 1845-1850 (ivory) by Eden, Emily (1797-1869); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Arrival of a delegation of ambassadors to Siena, 1498 (painting on wood)
885920 Arrival of a delegation of ambassadors to Siena, 1498 (painting on wood) by Italian School, (15th century); Archivio di Stato, Siena, Italy; (add.info.: Arrival of an embassy)

Scene from the New Testament: Crowning with Thorns (fresco)
885844 Scene from the New Testament: Crowning with Thorns (fresco) by Barna da Siena (fl.1350-55); Collegiata di Santa Maria Assunta, San Gimignano

A Study in Black and White, from Twilight Tales of the Black Baganda, published 1911 (b/w photo)
XJF439204 A Study in Black and White, from Twilight Tales of the Black Baganda, published 1911 (b/w photo) by English Photographer; Private Collection; (add.info)

Martyrdom of Saint Maurice, 1636-40 (oil on canvas)
868055 Martyrdom of Saint Maurice, 1636-40 (oil on canvas) by Bernini, Gian Lorenzo (1598-1680) & Pellegrini, Carlo (1605-45); Vatican Museums and Galleries

Allegory of Mercy as Public Safety, 1759 (oil on canvas)
7058505 Allegory of Mercy as Public Safety, 1759 (oil on canvas) by Mura, Francesco de (1696-1782); Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano, Naples, Campania

Saint George slaying the dragon, c. 1475-1500 (polychrome relief in polychrome wood)
7348836 Saint George slaying the dragon, c.1475-1500 (polychrome relief in polychrome wood) by German School, (15th century); Museu Frederic Mares, Barcelona

Caesar invading Britain, 1796, (marble)
7130131 Caesar invading Britain, 1796, (marble) by Deare, John (1759-87); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Caesar invading Britain, 1796, John Deare, marble, V&A Museum, London)

Saxon and Norman Military Costume from the Bayeux Tapestry, illustration from Illustrations of Medieval Costume in
5323836 Saxon and Norman Military Costume from the Bayeux Tapestry, illustration from Illustrations of Medieval Costume in England

Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry)
7378237 Episode of the Battle of Pavia (1525), 1525-31 (tapestry) by Orley, Bernard van (c.1488-1541); Museo di Capodimonte, Naples, Campania

The deposition and saints, 1493 (panel)
7129135 The deposition and saints, 1493 (panel) by Sellaio, Jacopo del (1441/42-93); Galleria dell'Accademia, Florence, Tuscany, Italy; (add.info.: The deposition and saint James the Great)

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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.