Here is a traditional Maasai lion spear (known locally as Ol-alem or Eremet), an iconic weapon of the ⁠Maasai people of Kenya and Tanzania. Design Features three-Piece Construction: It consists of a long, heavy iron spearhead at the top, a short wooden grip section in the center, and a long iron spiked butt (oreng’et) at the bottom. The Blade: The large, elongated leaf-shaped blade features a prominent raised center ridge for structural strength during thrusting. The Counter-Spike: The iron spike at the bottom serves as a counterbalance to the heavy blade and is used to plant the spear upright into the ground when resting. Historically carried by Morans (Maasai warriors) for wildlife defense and ceremonial purposes, this distinctive spear is a highly recognizable cultural symbol