Unusual F shaped Throwing Knife, Laka and Southern Sara Groups

Throwing Knife of the Laka and the Southern Sara People were more significant as traditional relic, than an implement of war. The Laka throwing knife offered here is of unusual F shaped and represent the male form of miya-bo, the throwing knife pair, which is highly considered as a sacred relic.

Length29 inches (74 cm). Forged by Local blacksmiths from smelted pieces of iron. A real authentic Throwing Knife, early 20 C.

For further information on Throwing Knives of the Laka and southern Sara people see: Christopher Spring: “African Arms and Armor”  Pages 71-74