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A ceremonial spear is a spear which is held by a tribal headman for example in certain religious ceremonies or significant events. The person who bears the spear is said to represent someone or an entity in that ceremony so that the ceremony could take place. A real world example that can be used is: Most religions have idol worship where people can concentrate on the image of a god or a saint to pray with focus. Same way the ceremonial spear might be used. And it also may be used in a coronation to identify the leader of a group
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Is an assegai spear the same as iklwa spear?
No, the assegai spear is your typical long spear used for throwing. Where the iklwa is a long bladed short spear used with a shield for close combat.
When was End of the Spear released?
End of the Spear was released on 01/20/2006.
What are the advantages of the spear?
A spear has advantages and disadvantages. First a spear can be used from a distance keeping the enemy as far away as possible. Secondly a spear can be used in quite a few ways launching it, thrusting and pushing forward.
When was Volunteers - Spear of Destiny album - created?
Volunteers - Spear of Destiny album - was created on 2001-09-11.
What is a spear chucker?
a spear chucker is a black person that ecaped from there owners and they used to throw spears to hunt for food
How long was the spear used?
It has been used for thousands of years. It is still used, mostly in ceremonial use.
Why were African art pieces made?
For practical purposes; they might make a spear for war and put beads on it or a face mask for some ceremonial thing.
What is the thing that a beefeater guard holds called?
The Beefeaters (correctly called the Yeoman Warders) are a ceremonial guard for the Tower of London. The word Beefeater is often applied wrongly to the Yeomen of the Guard who are a ceremonial bodyguard for the monarch. Traditionally, they carry a weapon called a partisan. The partisan is a spear with an ornate base mounted on a long pole. (Note - this is NOT the same as a halberd, which is a combination axe and spear on a long pole.)
Look at this painting by a Swiss artist who painted Native American tribal leaders. The ceremonial headdress and decorated spear shown here were common forms of art among the tribes of the?
great plains
When did Ceremonial Oath end?
Ceremonial Oath ended in 1995.
When was Ceremonial Oath created?
Ceremonial Oath was created in 1989.
When was Ceremonial Castings created?
Ceremonial Castings was created in 1996.
Did the wampanoag wear ceremonial clothing?
did the wampanoag wear ceremonial clothing?
What are three ceremonial duties of the President?
What are three ceremonial duties of the President?
What is the German word for spear?
nounspear = Speerspear = Lanzespear = Spießverbto spear = aufspießento spear = spießento spear = durchbohren
Is edges spear legal?
The spear is legal, it is a storyline that the spear is illegal.
Who is India's ceremonial leader?
Who is ceremonial leader for India
