Warrior Brandishing a Throwing Knife
Sara / Laka, Chad
Brass
Early 20th century

This abstract sculpture, composed of twisted strips of brass, depicts a warrior brandishing a throwing knife. A snake is curled around his torso, and then rises over his shoulder aggressively, with its mouth open. The warrior's throwing knife closely resembles a Sara blade (one can be seen here ), but could be intended to depict a number of other similar F-type throwing knives, once prevalent throughout the country. Field collected in Chad.

3.5 in :: 9 cm

InventoryID #13-1666

Not For Sale