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3rd August 2017, 03:33 PM
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knobkerrie? War club?
Hello,
Thank you all for sharing your passion and knowledge so generously. I have an old club that I would like to know more about. It is 65cm long made of two color hard wood and has a flattened head. Here are 2 pictures and another one I found on line that look simmilar. Is it a knobkerrie? Is it African at all? Thank you for your help. Last edited by Wisram; 3rd August 2017 at 05:34 PM. |
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4th August 2017, 09:04 AM
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Its probably from Southern Africa, but not all that old.
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4th August 2017, 09:29 AM
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Thank you.
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5th August 2017, 10:51 AM
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Could also be from south western Ethiopia
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6th August 2017, 08:28 PM
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Thank you Martin.
If I may ask you both, what are the specific signs that indicate in your opinion the two possible origins? |
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7th August 2017, 06:28 PM
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I bought nearly the same on Omo river in Ethiopia some time ago - at least the shape is the same. The bulbous part is a little bit flattened from the sides, creating something like edge. On the other side - if there are beads on the handle (see second Picture) - this is mostly the sign of southern Africa (but not only).
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8th August 2017, 09:07 AM
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Thank you very much Martin.
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