African knobkerrie 'ended' staff

colin henshaw · 4th August 2009, 08:38 AM

Hi David

Nice staff, it certainly has an East African look to it. The wire binding is similar to the wire Masai women liked to use as adornment. Please see attached image.

Regards
Colin

katana · 4th August 2009, 10:26 PM

Hi Colin,
thanks for your input.

I suspect the correct term this staff is a "fimbo" .....a weapon, walking stick and defensive implement (used in conjuction with a Same or spear) rolled into one. The preferred length is 1.2 m - 1.5 m ....with the 1.2m , apparently more popular. If Masai, this fimbo would have been owned by a Moran, as it is a dark wood version.

http://www.fighttimes.com/magazine/m...sp?article=787

Regards David

4th August 2009, 08:38 AM	#1
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi David Nice staff, it certainly has an East African look to it. The wire binding is similar to the wire Masai women liked to use as adornment. Please see attached image. Regards Colin Attached Images

4th August 2009, 10:26 PM	#2
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Hi Colin, thanks for your input. I suspect the correct term this staff is a "fimbo" .....a weapon, walking stick and defensive implement (used in conjuction with a Same or spear) rolled into one. The preferred length is 1.2 m - 1.5 m ....with the 1.2m , apparently more popular. If Masai, this fimbo would have been owned by a Moran, as it is a dark wood version. http://www.fighttimes.com/magazine/m...sp?article=787 Regards David Attached Images