Before the advent of guns in the 19th century, the most important hunting tools were spears and bows. The spear (gida) had a double-edged tip and was used for hunting large animals.
гида (evenk.)
Size: 128,5 x 4,5 cm
Material: Wood, metal, leather
Stanovoi mountains
Provenance: 1881-1887, Joseph Martin
Musée des Confluences, Lyon.
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