Turkana Wrist Knife (Ararait) vodu One pin is topped with

One pin is topped with a bulbous spherical head

A superb example of Byzantine bronze craftsmanship from an empire that spanned over a millennium

and dried animal elements in rituals addressing illness and misfortune

adds to its striking visual appeal

particularly the dipper sack-shaped jugs

Turkana Wrist Knife (Ararait) vodu One pin is topped withEarly 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