#staff weapon

Human druid - Circle of twilight 

“Staff Weapon”

Culture: Italian

Date: 15th Century

Length:  94 1/8 inches total, with a 20 1/2 inch head.

Weight:  7 lb. 2 oz.

Credit: The Met

Info: The museum has labeled this as a “staff weapon”, which is not incorrect--it is a polearm, a weapon on the end of a staff--but if I were in charge of labeling it, I would definitely call it a halberd(or the Italian language equivalent--perhaps they don’t have an equivalent word, and that’s why this is “staff weapon). It has all the characteristics of a halberd--a broad blade, a long spike, and a hook--but in a different style than I’ve usually seen. 

Halberds are most commonly associated with the Swiss, but, as can be seen here, other European cultures had weapons which were conceptually the same.

RARE POLED ARM Cusp with straight, double-edged blade, of lenticular section, with wings at the base. Long, faceted collar, provided with rings, tapering ferrule. Wooden, cylindrical shaft. From the collection of Alessandro Zileri from Verme, explorer, traveler and Italian diplomat.

Korea, 19th Century height 242 cm.

Lines by frostduck on deviant art (Can’t link to him because if I do Tumblr wont put me in the search thanks a lot tumblr hope you like pissing off artist If you wanna support me and all that go onto the main page there are links there.)

Rey from Star wars the force awakens! Holding her staff and looking badass and cool. I can't wait for the next one....and I hope she kick Kylo butt. Revenge for hurting Han man REVENGE!