New club possibly ethopian

Kmaddock · 20th November 2022, 09:33 PM

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

Ren Ren · 20th November 2022, 10:13 PM

This is the main part of the traditional butter churn

Marc M. · 21st November 2022, 09:34 AM

Hi
Club is from Somalia.

Regards Marc

kronckew · 21st November 2022, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ren Ren

This is the main part of the traditional butter churn

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.

Kmaddock · 21st November 2022, 11:24 AM

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

Martin Lubojacky · 21st November 2022, 12:53 PM

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 ...

kai · 21st November 2022, 07:48 PM

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

20th November 2022, 09:33 PM	#1
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	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 Attached Images

20th November 2022, 10:13 PM	#2
Ren Ren Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Russia, Moscow Posts: 372	This is the main part of the traditional butter churn

21st November 2022, 09:34 AM	#3
Marc M. Member Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Belgium Posts: 159	Hi Club is from Somalia. Regards Marc

21st November 2022, 11:24 AM	#5
Kmaddock Member Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ireland Posts: 543	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, 12:53 PM	#6
Martin Lubojacky Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Czech Republic Posts: 841	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, 07:48 PM	#7
kai Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 3,254	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