Weapon or Tool?

colin henshaw · 25th October 2015, 11:20 AM

Looks African, probably Chokwe. Sticks like this were used as indicators of rank, part of costume etc by adult males.

russel · 29th October 2015, 02:05 AM

Thanks guys, your comments have led me down more informative lines of enquiry and yes, a Chokwe (or simililar) Status "Sceptre" seems the most likely identification.

The triangular carvings and the use of imported brass furniture tacks are very similar to others from this region/culture. Curiously most of the sceptres I have seen are figural or bulbous, has anyone seen one with a similar "block" shaped head?

Cheers - Russel

29th October 2015, 02:05 AM	#2
russel Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Tasmania, Australia Posts: 237	Thanks guys, your comments have led me down more informative lines of enquiry and yes, a Chokwe (or simililar) Status "Sceptre" seems the most likely identification. The triangular carvings and the use of imported brass furniture tacks are very similar to others from this region/culture. Curiously most of the sceptres I have seen are figural or bulbous, has anyone seen one with a similar "block" shaped head? Cheers - Russel Last edited by russel; 29th October 2015 at 02:23 AM.

25th October 2015, 11:20 AM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Looks African, probably Chokwe. Sticks like this were used as indicators of rank, part of costume etc by adult males.