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Throwing Knife Chad 08.01.693

This throwing knife comes from the southeastern  Chad, collected during my stay in Sahr in the 1980 ties. Southern Chad  is believed by many to be the birthplace of the African throwing knife. Known as ngalio, these throwing knives were often carried in bunches of three or more in custom leather quivers. Unlike other African weapon-types where style trumps function, this is a purely functional form, used for fighting and hunting. They served as missiles with a range of up to 30 meters.

  • Ref.:08.01.693
  • Size:Dimensions: 710 mm X 160 mm
  • Weight:530 gr

Category

  • Throwing knives 08.01Currencies and throwing knifes Chad 07.04West-, Central- & North Africa 29.01
  • AFRICAN TRIBAL CURRENCIES 07ARMS & TOOLS 08REGIONAL GALLERIES 29

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • CHAD
  • SaraMadjingaye

Material

  • MetalIron

Quality

  • Original condition Collectible (fine or rare example of an object)High aesthetic value

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