Asian Tribal Art - Fakir's Crutch, India

Home | Archive
Click on image below for larger photos


Fakir's crutch
India
Hand forged iron
Early to mid 20th century
27" (68.5 cm) high, spike is 16.25" (41.2 cm) long

This unusual crutch was used by a fakir or mendicant in India, who were prohibited from carrying weapons. The four-sided square-sectioned spike is revealed by unscrewing the shaft.
#3348

SOLD


Home | Archive

back to top