Pair of Prick Spurs

Unknown

late 19th–early 20th century · Iron, leather · Arms and Armor

The prick spurs traditionally used in most of the Islamic world evolved directly from late Antique examples. They consist of straight U-shaped branches bearing a very long prick with sometimes a disc at its base. The flat loop at the top of the heel is used for attaching the strap going around the ankle. This pair, cast in iron, belongs to a mass produced type that was used by Spahi units in French North Africa.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th–early 20th century

Medium

Iron, leather

Culture

probably Algerian

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935