Throwing Knife
Bangi
Description
Subject Matter:
Throwing knives have been used across many regions of Central Africa, though they are no longer used as weapons. Aside from their previous function as weapons, throwing knives were—and in some cases, still are—used as prestige objects. Throwing knife shaped blades were also used as currency.
References Cited:
McNaughton, Pat R. 1970. “The Throwing Knife in African History.” African Arts, Vol. 3, No. 2: 54-60+89.
Physical Description:
Knife with a leather wrapped handle and three perpendicular blades. The blades are covered with a pattern of small, incised dots.
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