Nice East African club,

[kai]

Hello David, Tim, et al.,

why is it there? It doesn't help re-inforce the head/shaft 'junction'
The binding acting as a grip when used as a stabbing implement.

Not only stabbing: An alternative use of a club is to hold it near the rootball and use it like a stick; literally adds weight to a punch or other uses, too.

Are there any colonial records on the use of these clubs?

Regards,
Kai