Julien Gauthier

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Worn by the Turkana, by both men and women. Their small wrist knives, the heavier ones were also used in Sudan by the Dinka as fighting “axes”.

Werd door de Turkana gedragen, zowel mannen als vrouwen. Zijn klein polsmessen, zwaardere werden ook in Sudan door de Dinka gedreven als vecht "bijlen".

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Wrist knife - Ararait - Turkana - Kenya

Mid 20th century - Iron and leather - Good condition

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Wrist knife - Ararait - Turkana - Kenya

Selected by Julien Gauthier

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