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20th November 2022, 08:33 PM | #1 |
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New club possibly ethopian
Hi,
A friend picked up these items for me and they are coming my way soon enough. Has anyone any idea on the club the kris looks nice also but not something I collect but I will put this on the kris forum. The previous owner taught the club was Ethiopian? Your learned knowledge is welcome. Regards ken |
20th November 2022, 09:13 PM | #2 |
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This is the main part of the traditional butter churn
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21st November 2022, 08:34 AM | #3 |
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Hi
Club is from Somalia. Regards Marc |
21st November 2022, 10:06 AM | #4 |
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Yup, these are typically sold as 'war clubs', they make more money that way than a humble butter churn. Search the forum for 'Butter churn'.
or (See post 9 by VANADOO (Our club expert, sadly passed over) at http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?p=162053) 'Ethiopian' butter churn. |
21st November 2022, 10:24 AM | #5 |
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Thanks for that information, they are gifts so I do not think I will let my Mate know it is a butter churn, The kris does look nice though.
I will have in a few weeks along with 2 imperial German Fascine Messers, a stone crossbow and a flintlock pistol so I am looking forward to the meet up as you can imagine. Thanks for information all. Ken |
21st November 2022, 11:53 AM | #6 |
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Hi,
These clubs are commonly seen in ethno shops in Addis Ababa. The seller claims they are from southern Ethiopia (which does not rule out that they are also from Somalia). I have had the opportunity to hold them - they seem too light to be a real weapon ... |
21st November 2022, 06:48 PM | #7 |
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Hello Ken,
Don't hold your breath for this keris: It's a so-called keris batik with the lines done by drawing them in wax onto the blade and then doing an etch. Not the worst one I've seen of these - regardless, all parts of it are low quality and not really traditional craftsmanship though, I'm afraid. Feel free to reach out via email beforehand next time. Regards, Kai |
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