Norval Morrisseau's Painted Objects (Part VII)

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- The Kukri (Gurkha Knife)-
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"Gurkha Knife with Leather wrapped Scabbard"
~ painted by Norval Morrisseau (unsigned)
/Click on image to Enlarge & click HERE to see scabbard's other side/
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The kukri (Devanāgarī: खुकुरी) (also sometimes spelled khukri or khukuri) is a curved knife which can be used as a tool as well as a close combat mêlée weapon. The cutting edge is inwardly curved in shape and is the icon of Nepal. It was and in many cases still is the basic and traditional utility knife of the Nepalese people. Very effective when used as a weapon, it is a symbolic weapon for all Gurkha regiments throughout the world and the Nepalese Army signifying the courage and valor of the bearer in the battlefield. It is a part of many traditional rituals among different ethnic groups of Nepal, including one where the groom has to wear it during the wedding ceremony. It is also a part of the regimental weaponry and heraldry of the Royal Gurkha Rifles. It is known to many people as simply the "Gurkha Blade" or "Gurkha Knife". It is also widely used in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand state of India, where it is called Kaanta or Dafya (in Kumaoni).
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Source: WIKIPEDIA
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>>> Reference posts:
- Norval Morrisseau's Painted Objects (Part I),
- /"SHIRAKI" acoustic guitar - c/w case/
- Norval Morrisseau's Painted Objects (Part II),
-/Animal hide drum/
- Norval Morrisseau's Painted Objects (Part III),
-/Wooden ironing board/
- Norval Morrisseau's Painted Objects (Part IV),
-/VHS Video Tape Cardboard Sleeve/
- Norval Morrisseau's Painted Objects (Part V),
-/Movie screen/
- Norval Morrisseau's Painted Objects (Part VI) &
-/Copper Frying Pan/
- Understanding Art of Norval Morrisseau (Part I).
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* Item in this post: "Gurkha Knife with Leather wrapped Scabbard" painted by Norval Morrisseau /Private Collection/