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Throwing Knife Chad 07.04.692

This throwing knife comes from the southeastern  Sara, 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.:07.04.692
  • Size:Dimensions: 740 mm X 190 mm
  • Weight:540 gr

Category

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

Origin

  • West and Central Africa
  • CHADCAMEROON
  • SaraKotokotoMadjingaye

Material

  • MetalIron

Quality

  • High aesthetic valueCollectible (fine or rare example of an object)Excellent overall condition

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