African or oceanian wood club ? Head-face Help please

Almonzo · 5th March 2026, 07:42 AM

Thank you very much Lee !
Really nice interesting collection of this gentleman !

I found two similar models:
an old one, said to be Zulu, from South Africa,
and the other, Victorian period, Maasai ethnic group, with brass inlays,
which looks very similar to mine, especially the face + brass eyes and the patina.
The large size is also similar; mine is even larger, which is apparently rare.
Does the Maasai origin seem correct to you?
Does anyone have any idea what kind of wood was used to make this type of club?

5th March 2026, 07:42 AM	#3
Almonzo Member Join Date: Jan 2026 Posts: 12	Thank you very much Lee ! Really nice interesting collection of this gentleman ! I found two similar models: an old one, said to be Zulu, from South Africa, and the other, Victorian period, Maasai ethnic group, with brass inlays, which looks very similar to mine, especially the face + brass eyes and the patina. The large size is also similar; mine is even larger, which is apparently rare. Does the Maasai origin seem correct to you? Does anyone have any idea what kind of wood was used to make this type of club? Attached Images