Unusual club for I.D.

colin henshaw · 10th December 2010, 12:01 PM

Hi

This is a recent acquisition, however I am not exactly sure where the club is from, could it be of Arab origin ? Length is approx. 28 inches.

Assistance regarding identification and/or comments are welcome.

VANDOO · 10th December 2010, 04:52 PM

A INTERESTING CLUB (DEFINITELY NOT A FOOD POUNDER UNLESS YOU ARE A CANNIBAL

) MOST LIKELY AFRICA AND AS YOU MENTION POSSIBLY ARABIC IN ORIGIN. THE METAL BANDS COULD HAVE BEEN INSPIRED BY THE METAL BANDS USED TO HOLD THE BARREL TO THE STOCK ON THE OLD ARABIC GUNS. IT IS INTERESTING HOW THE MAKER MADE MANY SMALL DENTS IN THE METAL TO HELP SECURE THE BANDS AND KEEP THEM FROM SLIPPING OR TURNING. THE PLACE TO TIE A STRAP ON THE LAST BAND IS ALSO UNUSUAL. NOT A THROWING CLUB BUT A COSH FOR STRIKING SLAVES OR PERHAPS MAKEING ONES WAY THRU CROWDS. THE TACKS IN THE CLUBS HEAD ARE OFTEN SEEN ON AFRICAN WEAPONS. ARE THE METAL BANDS MAGNETIC?.

colin henshaw · 14th December 2010, 02:50 PM

Thanks to VANDOO for your input on this unusual club. I don't think the metal bands are magnetic.

Recently came across this illustration of a traditional coffee box "mubarrad" in the book "Traditional Crafts of Saudi Arabia" by John Topham. The construction and materials used seem quite similar to those on my club.... what do you think ?

katana · 14th December 2010, 04:06 PM

Hi Colin,
the dot punched bands on your club remind me of the same type of bands found on Flyssa scabbards.

Regards David

colin henshaw · 14th December 2010, 04:30 PM

Hi David

Yes, good point about the Flyssa scabbards...Algeria ?

10th December 2010, 12:01 PM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Unusual club for I.D. Hi This is a recent acquisition, however I am not exactly sure where the club is from, could it be of Arab origin ? Length is approx. 28 inches. Assistance regarding identification and/or comments are welcome. Attached Images

14th December 2010, 02:50 PM	#3
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Thanks to VANDOO for your input on this unusual club. I don't think the metal bands are magnetic. Recently came across this illustration of a traditional coffee box "mubarrad" in the book "Traditional Crafts of Saudi Arabia" by John Topham. The construction and materials used seem quite similar to those on my club.... what do you think ? Attached Images

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10th December 2010, 04:52 PM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	A INTERESTING CLUB (DEFINITELY NOT A FOOD POUNDER UNLESS YOU ARE A CANNIBAL ) MOST LIKELY AFRICA AND AS YOU MENTION POSSIBLY ARABIC IN ORIGIN. THE METAL BANDS COULD HAVE BEEN INSPIRED BY THE METAL BANDS USED TO HOLD THE BARREL TO THE STOCK ON THE OLD ARABIC GUNS. IT IS INTERESTING HOW THE MAKER MADE MANY SMALL DENTS IN THE METAL TO HELP SECURE THE BANDS AND KEEP THEM FROM SLIPPING OR TURNING. THE PLACE TO TIE A STRAP ON THE LAST BAND IS ALSO UNUSUAL. NOT A THROWING CLUB BUT A COSH FOR STRIKING SLAVES OR PERHAPS MAKEING ONES WAY THRU CROWDS. THE TACKS IN THE CLUBS HEAD ARE OFTEN SEEN ON AFRICAN WEAPONS. ARE THE METAL BANDS MAGNETIC?.

14th December 2010, 04:06 PM	#4
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Colin, the dot punched bands on your club remind me of the same type of bands found on Flyssa scabbards. Regards David

14th December 2010, 04:30 PM	#5
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi David Yes, good point about the Flyssa scabbards...Algeria ?