Akan - Art Gallery

Description

Afghanistan.

Riding whip, used by knights during the traditional Buzkashi competition,

the chapandaz representatives of the several tribes take part in it.

The competition consists of a contest by the knight of a goat corpse,

which has to be positioned in a fixed place inside the big field, scene of

the most violent competition. There are no rules and the knights play all

against all to win the victory, which confers a rule of prestige on the winner

also with rival clans.

Wood, niello silver, gut and lether.

Handle 38 cm

Total length 73 cm