[ Whatever frustration he may or may not have had about his predicament all but disappears as he gets a closer look at the spear, expression lighting up almost uncharacteristically.

Is he hype? Eizen is so hype you don't even know. ]

Religious significance? It almost looks ceremonial but the blade... They could have been used in battle, to defend the temples from attackers.

[ He makes a note to investigate this planet's history and it's temples. They treasures the could find... ]

Pearls? With enough time they can be shaped maybe even colored, and they would resist erosion from the sea water.