New Item in Knobkerrie Collection Ndebele Tribe

[Nutellakinesis]

Originally Posted by David

I would suggest moving this one to Miscellaneous. It certainly is not a weapon.
https://www.etsy.com/market/zulu_beaded_stick

If I were being pedantic I could argue that the only difference between a decorative club and one that is used in combat is the owner’s willingness to use it. In the same note I wouldn’t argue that a lamp is a weapon despite its potential as a bunt force object. My distinction is because it evolved FROM a weapon so there’s a vein there.

On a different note, this club is different than many of the ones you’d see on Etsy. The circular adornments at the base of the head are quite unique in my opinion. This one was made in South Africa in the 1970’s. Though, modern adorned knobkerries/talking sticks are still “weapons” in my opinion. But I see why it was moved.