Spears Collection

Primitive men with spears hunting a glyptodon, large, armored mammal of the family Glyptodontidae.. Colour printed illustration by Heinrich Harder from Tiere der Urwelt Animals of the Prehistoric

Roman mosaic, Battle between Alexander and Darius, from Pompeii House of the Faun, National Archaeological Museum, Naples, Campania, Italy, Europe

Ancient Roman costume from the time of the late Roman Republic -- warriors, legionnaires (infantry soldiers), a cavalryman, a centurion, an emperor in purple (red), an ensign bearer

Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais
Photograph of members of the Natal Native Contingent (NCC) armed with assegais (short spears) and shields, 1879 (c). The NNC was formed in 1878 to bolster the defences of the British colony of Natal

San Bushmen rock painting, Lesotho, Southern Africa
A stunning rock painting near Hermon (now in Lesotho) drawn by San Bushmen, depicting the hunting of oxen and conflict between two rival tribes

Zulu War Rorkes Drift
RORKEs DRIFT Soldiers and natives fighting

The Zulu Wars. Zulu method of advancing to the attack
Large war party of Zulus with shields and spears held in front of them, including one with a rifle, running into battle

Ancient Greek Battle
ANCIENT GREECE The soldiers, some in chariots and some on foot, use spears and swords against their foe

The Continence of Scipio, c. 1706 (oil on canvas)
5860855 The Continence of Scipio, c.1706 (oil on canvas) by Ricci, Sebastiano (1658-1734); 140--182 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

generation of warriors
Pavol Stranak

Dinka warriors - Bor District, South Sudan (Upper Nile)
circa 1910s

Lieutenants Melvill and Coghill (24th Regiment) Dying to Save the Queens Colours, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C

Zulu Warriors - Southern Africa. Note the western-style belts incorporated into traditional body adornments. Date: circa 1910s

Affray of rival Aboriginal tribes, three miles from Brisbane in New South Wales, Australia. The Illustrated London News notes with undisguised disgust

The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c. 1500 (wool warp with wool, silk
3469071 The Unicorn is Killed and Brought to the Castle, c.1500 (wool warp with wool, silk, silver, and gilt wefts) by Netherlandish School (16th century)

Advert, Spears Sausages of Bath - Oh, Good! no preservative! 1927

They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force
STC306476 They Crashed into the Persian Army with Tremendous Force, illustration from The Story of Greece by Mary Macgregor, 1st edition, 1913 (colour print) by Crane

Mesolithic man, gathering around fire in family groups and building dwellings

Sudan - Shullucks of the Upper Nile

Joan of Arc at Orleans
Waving a white banner, Joan of Arc encourages her soldiers to attack the fortress at Orleans

Alexander Issus 333Bc
At Issus (near Iskanderun in Turkey) Alexander routs a vast horde of Asiatics and mercenaries, driving Darius, King of Persia, from the field

Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, c. 1837 (w / c on paper)
5310546 Crossing the Divide or Thirsty Trappers Making a Rush for the River, c.1837 (w/c on paper) by Miller, Alfred Jacob (1810-74); 21.6x29.3 cm; Joslyn Museum, Omaha, Nebraska

Ancient Greek warships, the upper one with a turret. Date: BCE

Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806
NCO191273 Comforts of a Bed of Roses, published by Hannah Humphrey in 1806 (hand-coloured etching with aquatint) by Gillray

Amazons, warriors and witch doctors of Dahomey (coloured engraving)
960269 Amazons, warriors and witch doctors of Dahomey (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazons, warriors and witch doctors of Dahomey)

Hunting Parrots
Australians hunt parrots and cockatoos using spears and boomerangs

Arming of a youth in ancient Germany (engraving)
8626225 Arming of a youth in ancient Germany (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arming of a youth in ancient Germany)

Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue)
7339260 Bootes Canes Venatici, Coma Berenices and Quadrans Muralis, c.1825 (card, paper, tissue) by Hall, Sydney (fl.1826); 38.5x37.3x33.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving)
7337530 Captain Henry Morgan sacks Puerto Principe, Cuba, 19th century (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Creator: unknown Pirate)

Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured)
7342607 Sixteen Views of Plaves in the Persian Gulph Forces Against the Arabian Pirates, 1813 (aquatint, coloured) by Temple, R

War and Peace
5308143 War and Peace.; (add.info.: War represented by swords, spears and helmet; Peace represented by Music (Lyre) from Voltaire's 'Melanges de Philosophie' 1757

"The Caffre Man." Native of South Africa holding three spears, naked
5856471 "The Caffre Man." Native of South Africa holding three spears, naked, but wearing a necklace of bones and a red belt around his waist.; (add.info)

Spear point (M.C. 8736, 9164) originating from China, Reign of Combatants. Bronze glyptic, 5-3rd century BC
BEN5475739 Spear point (M.C. 8736, 9164) originating from China, Reign of Combatants. Bronze glyptic, 5-3rd century BC.; Musee Cernuschi, Paris, France; (add.info.: Paris)

Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa. 1885 (engraving)
6947909 Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa. 1885 (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victorious tribal Daout warriors, Somalia, Africa)

Amazons (engraving)
8634970 Amazons (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amazons, legendary female warriors of Greek mythology. Illustration from Hellas)

Curiosities brought from China (engraving)
8677127 Curiosities brought from China (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Curiosities brought from China)

Peeps into the life of early mankind (litho)
8676268 Peeps into the life of early mankind (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Peeps into the life of early mankind)

Saul casts his javelin at David (litho)
8675949 Saul casts his javelin at David (litho) by Rhead, Louis John (1857-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saul casts his javelin at David. 1 Samuel 19:10-12)

depiction of ancient warriors with spears on horseback from a very ancient vase in the British Museum
FLO4974646 depiction of ancient warriors with spears on horseback from a very ancient vase in the British Museum. Copperplate engraving by Henry Moses from A Collection of Antique Vases, Altars

A Gaff, 1850
3330573 A Gaff, 1850; (add.info.: Engraving of a Gaff, a stick with a hook or barbed spear, for landing large fish. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC) Seleucid King of Syria
532918 Representation of the battle between Bacchides, general of Demetrius I Soter (c187-150 BC) Seleucid King of Syria, and Jonathan during 160 BC campaign crushing Jewish rebellion

Portrait of George Clifford, third Earl of Cumberland (1558-1605), navigator
MMM5476528 Portrait of George Clifford, third Earl of Cumberland (1558-1605), navigator. Watercolor miniature on parchment by Nicholas Hilliard (1547-1618), ca

Britannia crowned the bust of the late hero Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Lithography (52.2x37.7 cm) by T
MMM5483402 Britannia crowned the bust of the late hero Horatio Nelson (1758-1805). Lithography (52.2x37.7 cm) by T. Baxter, 19th century.; National Maritime Museum, London

King Saul and David, c.1250 (Miniature)
7293243 King Saul and David, c.1250 (Miniature); (add.info.: Religion. Bible. Old Testament. The king Saul and David with his harp)

Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies, armed with spears and guns
3521185 Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies, armed with spears and guns; (add.info.: Engraving depicting Tibetan horsemen on native ponies)

The Triumph of Emperor Maximilian I: Fifty-first board, participants in the Rennen (joust or light race)
8702171 The Triumph of Emperor Maximilian I: Fifty-first board, participants in the Rennen (joust or light race), 1512-19 (woodcut) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Musee du Petit Palais, Paris

Medieval cavalry charging against infantry, from a 19th century engraving
5242582 Medieval cavalry charging against infantry, from a 19th century engraving.

Military reenactments at the Tidworth Tattoo, Wiltshire (b/w photo)
8635465 Military reenactments at the Tidworth Tattoo, Wiltshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Military reenactments at the Tidworth Tattoo)

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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.