Ring Knife 02This old object was sourced at an auction of rare collectors items being sold by private sellers. A rare ring knife from the Turkana people of Kenya. These ring knives were worn for fighting as weapons or as utensils to cut and eat meat. The ring knife has beautiful patina from years of use. Stand is included. Please note stands may have minor imperfections.

Chairs are very important in African culture

Their masks are used in rituals

the baskets are often passed down generations with other baskets taking on rich patina and textures from years of use

Helmet masks are hand-carved from ingenious wood and finished with brass details

Traditionally and still used today

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The Turkana people have a beautiful artisanal touch to all of their pieces

The wood is then crafted into our unique design using exceptional artisanal craftsmanship

Coffee is an integral part of Ethiopian culture

making them one-of-a-kind pieces for your home

it would have been used as a method of communication between communities

It was traditionally used in the kitchen for storage