Throwing Knife, 1930-1960

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Gift of the Ullrich Collectionexpand_more  97.167.30

Throwing knives are a unique African invention. Made as weapons to fly through the air and cause as much damage as possible, they usually consist of a central stem from which a number of sharp, curved blades spring.

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Throwing Knife
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97.167.30
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