UNUSUAL AFRICAN CLUB KENYA

VANDOO · 9th August 2012, 11:25 PM

UNUSUAL FORM OF AFRICAN CLUB SOLD ON EBY. A WHILE BACK. 4 FOOT LONG, HEAD 6 INCHES LONG, 5 INCHES WIDE. SHAFT TAPERS FROM 1 INCH TO 3/4 IN. SOLID HARD WOOD. ANYONE WITH ANY MORE INFORMATION ON IT?

colin henshaw · 10th August 2012, 09:07 AM

Hi Vandoo

This type of fighting stick is usually ascribed to the Turkana or Karamajong of Northern Kenya & Uganda. Sometimes to be seen with iron or aluminium inlay to the head.

Regards.

9th August 2012, 11:25 PM	#1
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10th August 2012, 09:07 AM	#2
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi Vandoo This type of fighting stick is usually ascribed to the Turkana or Karamajong of Northern Kenya & Uganda. Sometimes to be seen with iron or aluminium inlay to the head. Regards.