Turkana Wrist Knife (Ararait) vodu Recessed ears frame the sturdy

Recessed ears frame the sturdy cylindrical neck

adds to its striking visual appeal

an impressive example of Roman engineering

and dried animal elements in rituals addressing illness and misfortune

One pin is topped with a bulbous spherical head

Turkana Wrist Knife (Ararait) vodu Recessed ears frame the sturdyEarly to mid 20th century, Turkana people, Kenya Striking and rare wrist knife (ararait) traditionally used by the Turkana people of northern Kenya. This distinctive weapon consists of a circular hand forged iron blade, beveled and sharpened along the outer edge, with a central wrist opening lined with a thin strip of leather. A radial slit allows the knife to be fitted securely onto the wrist, transforming it into a close combat weapon. The piece is