Turkana 腕刀，ararait / abarait – 肯尼亚 – 铁与皮革 (没有保留价)

Turkana 手腕刀，ararait / abarait – Kenya – Iron and leather

Details
Origin: Turkana people
Country: Kenya
Object type: Wrist knife / ararait, also known as abarait
Material: Iron, leather
Dimensions: 16 x 13 x 1 cm
Period: mid-20th century
Provenance: Collected by the current owner
Custom display stand: not included

Description
A complete Turkana wrist knife, known as ararait or abarait, from Kenya.

This distinctive object belongs to the traditional material culture of the Turkana people. It consists of a crescent-shaped iron blade with a central opening, allowing it to be worn around the wrist. The object is fitted with leather protections, both around the inner opening and along the outer edge.

Among the Turkana, wrist knives of this type were worn by men and could serve both practical and protective purposes. They are among the most recognizable metal objects from the pastoral cultures of northern Kenya and the wider East African region.

This example is especially appealing for its complete state of preservation. Both leather protective elements are still present, which is important for the reading of the object. The iron surface shows a strong oxidized patina, with dark brown and black tones, giving the piece a powerful archaic presence.

A compact but expressive Turkana wrist knife, appreciated for its complete construction, leather protections, strong oxidized surface and ethnographic character.

Condition
状况
Good condition overall for an object of this type.
就此类物品而言总体状况良好。
Heavy oxidation and surface corrosion to the iron.
铁质表面存在较强的氧化和腐蚀。
Wear, abrasions, small losses, stains and surface irregularities consistent with age and use.
随年龄和使用出现的磨损、划痕、小缺口、污渍及表面不规则现象。
Both leather protective elements are present.
两端皮革保护件完好存在。
Please refer to the photographs.
请参阅照片。

Included
包含
The wrist knife only.
仅包含手腕刀。
No display stand included.
不含展示底座。