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Recently bought this nulla nulla, probably early 20thC , but could be later.
Nulla nulla's differing designs seem to be regional. As hunter/gatherers, they did not want to carry unnecessary weight. These clubs were multi functional as a hand weapon, throwing club, digging stick, crusher/pounder for orche and food preparation etc. Lightness of materials was also a requirement ....which brings me back to this particular club.....it is incredibly light, but very, very strong and hard. The diamond shaped end is slightly flattened to give a thinner striking edge and would certainly cause injury. To test the hardness I have hit my anvil (progressively increasing power) and it made the anvil ring ![]() ![]() What is this wood ![]() All comments gratefully received David |
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Hi Richmond
![]() thanks for the suggestion.......most clubs/knobkerries I have come across are highly dense woods making them both heavy and strong. To find this 'lightweight' club, to be so hard, has been a revelation ....and counter intuitive Best David Last edited by katana; 27th January 2012 at 02:09 AM. |
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