Ritual Knife with Seated Figure and Sheath
Dogon, Mali
Iron, wood, leather
Early-mid 20th century

Knives of this type, with handles often carved in the form of a seated figure, were reportedly used in circumcision ceremonies. The leather sheaths were generally made by the Mandingo (Westerdijk, African Metal Implements, 1984; Zirngibl & Kubetz, Panga Na Visu, 2009).

19.5 in :: 49.5 cm

InventoryID #13-2624

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