Title: Halberd Head, ca. 1600
A halberd was a fearsom weapon. Mounted on a long pole, the head was a combination of a lance, axe, and hook that was deadly even against men on horseback. On display in the History Museum’s main exhibit, Telling New Mexico: Stories from Then and Now.
History Collection NMHM, DCA, 10198/45 Museum Purchase
Photo by Blair Clark, New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs
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