Speared Collection

Elephant Hunting, Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa
Local Tribesmen Elephant hunting, Upper Nile, Sudan, Africa Date: circa 1909

The Armed Knight (engraving)
3646508 The Armed Knight (engraving) by Holbein the Younger, Hans (1497/8-1543) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Armed Knight. From Holbeins Totentanz (Danse Macabre)

A Judicial Duel in Merovingian Times, 1888 (colour litho)
CHT178732 A Judicial Duel in Merovingian Times, 1888 (colour litho) by Grasset, Eugene (1841-1917); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; © Archives Charmet

Postcard satirising the dangers of large hats and associated hat pins - the fashion of 1909 (colour litho)
2921868 Postcard satirising the dangers of large hats and associated hat pins - the fashion of 1909 (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; © Look and Learn

Salting, drying and smoking fish, illustration from
CHT224468 Salting, drying and smoking fish, illustration from Historia de Gentibus Septentrionalibus by Olaus Magnus (1490-1558), published in Rome, 1555 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Italian School

Finding the remains of the lost explorers James Harding, Frederick Panter and William Goldwyer near Lagrange Bay, north-west Australia in 1864

BBQ chicken, wood grilled

Source Size = 3802 x 3370
CAPTAIN ARTHUR KNYVET WILSON, V.C. R.N. AT THE BATTLE OF TEB. During one of the Arab charges on the British Square Captain Wilson, R.N

Source Size = 2373 x 3209
" the Otter Speared" Painted by E. Landseer, R.A

The Red Christ, 1922 (oil on canvas)
XIR171804 The Red Christ, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Corinth, Lovis (Franz Heinrich Louis) (1858-1925); Staatsgalerie Moderner Kunst, Munich, Germany; German, out of copyright

Picture No. 10763777
African Elephant - speared by Maasai arrow. Spear will be removed after darting with anaesthetic. (Loxodonta africana) Date:

Picture No. 10760788
Spain - The end in the life of a bottle cork: speared by a corkscrew it will end in the waste as soon as the winebottle is drunk up. Date:

Palaeolithic horse hunting, artwork C016 / 8281
Palaeolithic horse hunting. Artwork of humans hunting horses in palaeolithic (Stone Age) Europe. Horses would later be tamed by humans, but were also hunted for their meat, skin, sinews and bones

ZOOLOGY: PRIMATES, 1883. Remarkable Quadrumana at the Museum of Natural History, Central Park, New York City. Line engraving by Dan Beard of different species of primates as well as details of their

Inlaid Marble panel - Siena, Italy
An inlaid marble decorated panel inside the Duomo (Cathedral) in Siena, Italy, depicting the martyrdom of Absalom (Avshalom), the third son of David, King of Israel

Red Lionfish (Pterois volitans) introduced invasive species, dead adults, speared by diver in eradication attempt, Bonaire, Leeward Antilles, Lesser Antilles, Caribbean

Life / Saint Valentines Day 1924
It takes all sorts. A short plump lady and a tall thin man are speared together by Cupids arrow

Hunting Hog Deer 1807
THE HOG DEER AT BAY The hog deer is speared by a hunter on horseback and pursued by his dogs

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"Unveiling the Ancient Art of Spearing: A Journey through History and Culture" Embark on a captivating exploration into the world of spearing, where tales of bravery, justice, and survival intertwine across continents and centuries. From the vast plains of Africa to the remote corners of Australia, this ancient practice has left its mark in history. In Sudan's Upper Nile region, elephant hunting was once an esteemed tradition that required exceptional skill and courage. The image of an armed knight engraving evokes visions of noble warriors engaging in fierce battles against these majestic creatures. Travel back to Merovingian times with a vividly colored lithograph depicting a judicial duel - a spectacle where honor was regained or lost by spear-wielding combatants. Witness how traitors met their fate during the French Revolution as sans-culottes carried guillotined heads in chilling engravings from 1789. Step into early 20th-century fashion trends with a satirical postcard highlighting the dangers posed by large hats adorned with sharp hat pins - reminding us that even seemingly harmless accessories can carry unexpected consequences. Delve into darker chapters as we encounter haunting engravings depicting Manipur massacres and discover illustrations showcasing salting, drying, and smoking fish - essential techniques for survival in harsh environments. Pause to reflect on tragic events etched forever in history when three explorers met their untimely demise near Lagrange Bay in Western Australia. Clubbed and speared to death while seeking new lands for pastoralism, James Harding, Frederick Panter, and William Goldwyer became part of an enduring tale told through illustrations published by The Illustrated London News. Amidst historical narratives lies lighter fare – savor wood-grilled BBQ chicken tantalizingly captured at its finest moment. Appreciate culinary traditions passed down through generations as flavors are enhanced over open flames. Concluding our journey is "The Red Christ, " an oil painting from 1922 that symbolizes sacrifice and redemption.