'Dervish' short spear
Object numberH3783.88
Title'Dervish' short spear
Descriptionshort 'Dervish' spear with very large leaf-shaped blade and hollow wooden shaft, possibly bamboo. The word 'Dervish was loosely used by contemporary writers to describe the Mahdist uprising in the Sudan. Late 19th century.
Production period19th century
Object namespear, short, 'Dervish'
Dimensions
- whole length: 142.2 cm