Sudanese Fighting Sticks

[Jambu]

Hi Edster,
Thanks for posting your throwing sticks. Just last year in Port Sudan, Beja men were still carrying these sticks in the villages on the outskirts of that city. Here is the one in my collection along with some other Beja Weapons. It has crosshatched and blackened grooves carved into the grip end. Sorry I don 't have a better photo available because I am living on the road at the moment.

I was also told by locals that these sticks are for hunting and bringing down mounted camels and horses in battle.

In Eritrea, these sticks are still important culturally as seen in this YOUTUBE Video.