Short Sword 1920 - 1940

Here's the Short Sword by Lobala. I love the physicality of this piece; you can feel the weight and density of the metal. It's as though the object came into being slowly, forged with fire, hammer and muscle until it emerged as a thing of terrifying beauty. I imagine Lobala carefully considering the tension between the blade's intended function and its aesthetic form. This isn't just a weapon; it's an embodiment of power, status, and skill. The hammered surface of the blade catches the light, and there's a kind of aggressive energy in those sharp edges. But what really grabs me are the details of the handle, carefully wrapped with what looks like copper wire. It speaks to the intimacy of the maker’s touch, a connection to the past and a form of embodied expression. I think makers of all kinds of things like this are in an ongoing conversation, exchanging ideas and inspiring each other to make meaningful works.