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Spear

A Haussa spear made from a long, flexible, dark wooden pole with natural ridges. The pole fits into an iron socket on the spearhead, which has barbed points for catching fish. The spear's shaft is incomplete....

Staff

A Haussa chief's rod or staff. It was made from a length of wood with twisted metal rings at the top and bottom. There is a piece of leather attached near the base.

Sword

A Haussa sword, from West Africa. It has a black leather covered handle with interlaced leatherwork, and a long metal blade.

Whip

This whip was used by Haussa traders in the Cameroon hinterlands. It is made of twisted black leather and has decorative embossed leather thonging. There is a leather covered knob at one end of the whip. ...

Whip

This whip was used by Haussa traders in the Cameroon hinterlands. It is made of twisted black leather and has decorative embossed leather thonging. There is a leather covered knob at one end of the whip. ...

Whip

This whip is from Cameroon. It is made from wood, and has four leather straps that are attached with metal wire. The whip was used by Haussa traders in the Cameroon hinterlands.