Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" Africa

front view of Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" from Sara, Chad, Africa. Made of iron
front side view of Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" from Sara, Chad, Africa. Made of iron
front side view of Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" from Sara, Chad, Africa. Made of iron
back side of Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" from Sara, Chad, Africa. Made of iron
close up shot of pronged blade on Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" from Sara, Chad, Africa. Made of iron
front view of Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" from Sara, Chad, Africa. Made of iron
front side view of Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" from Sara, Chad, Africa. Made of iron
front side view of Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" from Sara, Chad, Africa. Made of iron
back side of Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" from Sara, Chad, Africa. Made of iron
close up shot of pronged blade on Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" from Sara, Chad, Africa. Made of iron

Throwing Knife, "Ngalio" Africa

$450.00

  • Sara, Chad

  • Mid-20th century

  • Iron

  • 26.5 x 6.5 in. / 67 x 16.5 cm

  • Height on custom display stand: 28 in. / 71 cm

  • Inventory #MOG0959

Known as ngalio, this throwing knife was often carried in bunches of three or more in custom leather quivers. Unlike other African weapon-types where style trumps function, this is a purely functional form.

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