In Arunachal Pradesh, this ceremonial spear from the Shindoo tribe is one of the finest examples of indigenous skill and practical design. The head is leaf-shaped, pointed with a distinct medial ridge running along both faces to enhance strength and aerodynamics. The cylindrical iron socket accommodates the upper end of the long wooden shaft very tightly and firmly while the lower portion of the shaft is pointed with an iron cap for stability and balance.

The spear serves hunting and combat mostly, demonstrating the tribe's understanding of materials and form. It would have been heavy enough for a near-fatal blow, yet light and sturdy for survival in thick forest country. Used in this purpose, iron and heavy wood together demonstrate some skill in metallurgy and woodworking techniques.
Practicality aside, these weapons were also afforded deep cultural meanings and rituals, very often associated with valor and protection. Today, these spears are preserved as very precious cultural artifacts that mark the martial past of the Shindoo tribe.