Unknown War Club for identification ???

drac2k · 12th September 2013, 01:19 AM

I recently purchased this unknown root stock,root ball type of war club, with these 3 swords and various other items.Normally I don't put much stock(weak attempt at humor), in these types of clubs, but this one has a feel to it...........it's talking to me;the wrap on the handle is not rope, but twisted cloth, as I have seen on various weapons, used as a talisman.
So, I would request that the forum confirm that I am either delusional or that this is indeed some type of known form of club.

VANDOO · 12th September 2013, 05:50 AM

THE CLUB LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN MADE FROM A NATURAL WOOD BURL AND A TYPE OF WOOD NOT FOUND IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AS FAR AS I KNOW. THE FIJI AND MOST OTHER OCEANIC CLUBS MAY BE MADE FROM ROOT BALL BUT I DON'T REMEMBER SEEING BURLS USED.
NORTH AMERICAN CLUBS AND IRISH SHELIELIS OFTEN ARE MADE FROM BURLS. THE CLOTH DOES LOOK LIKE SOMETHING FROM THE PHILIPPINES OR INDO-CHINA COUNTRYS BUT THE BURL DOES NOT. WHAT I AM SAYING IS I DON'T KNOW BUT THESE ARE MY OBSERVATIONS.

IT WOULD DO THE JOB WHEREVER ITS FROM GOOD LUCK PERHAPS SOMEONE CAN GIVE YOU BETTER INFORMATION.
NICE SWORDS IT MAKES ONE WONDER IF THE CLUB ORIGINATED WHERE THEY DID

drac2k · 12th September 2013, 06:45 AM

Thanks.It was a strange mix of items.I think that you may be right ,that it could be American Indian as there were some Indian items in the auction ; this came with an African spear and an Oceanic bow.

manteris1 · 12th September 2013, 10:11 PM

i believe it is american indian....................jimmy

drac2k · 13th September 2013, 03:41 AM

Any idea what tribe or the age ?

Tim Simmons · 19th September 2013, 11:42 AM

Very nice. Can you give some more information, how heavy? dimensions? I like it. How heavy does a piece of wood have to be to hurt somebody???

drac2k · 19th September 2013, 03:19 PM

Thanks.It measures approx. 22 inches in length and weighs about 4 or 5 lbs.

Tim Simmons · 19th September 2013, 04:07 PM

Gosh that is heavy. I put these on the scales both 22 inches long, from left to right 2lb 8oz then 2lb 4oz

drac2k · 19th September 2013, 06:49 PM

Sorry, I didn't put my item on the scale alone, but rather did the very unscientific method of "guesstimation," on the weight.I did my weight alone on the scale and then the weight holding the club; subtracting one from the other.Error due to improper equipment, bad eyes, a wishful imagination and a government education . I imagine that my weights probably fall in line with yours.
I did use a ruler for the length.
P.S. Those are some great clubs that you have !

12th September 2013, 01:19 AM	#1
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	Unknown War Club for identification ??? I recently purchased this unknown root stock,root ball type of war club, with these 3 swords and various other items.Normally I don't put much stock(weak attempt at humor), in these types of clubs, but this one has a feel to it...........it's talking to me;the wrap on the handle is not rope, but twisted cloth, as I have seen on various weapons, used as a talisman. So, I would request that the forum confirm that I am either delusional or that this is indeed some type of known form of club. Attached Images

19th September 2013, 04:07 PM	#8
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Gosh that is heavy. I put these on the scales both 22 inches long, from left to right 2lb 8oz then 2lb 4oz Attached Images

12th September 2013, 05:50 AM	#2
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THE CLUB LOOKS TO HAVE BEEN MADE FROM A NATURAL WOOD BURL AND A TYPE OF WOOD NOT FOUND IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AS FAR AS I KNOW. THE FIJI AND MOST OTHER OCEANIC CLUBS MAY BE MADE FROM ROOT BALL BUT I DON'T REMEMBER SEEING BURLS USED. NORTH AMERICAN CLUBS AND IRISH SHELIELIS OFTEN ARE MADE FROM BURLS. THE CLOTH DOES LOOK LIKE SOMETHING FROM THE PHILIPPINES OR INDO-CHINA COUNTRYS BUT THE BURL DOES NOT. WHAT I AM SAYING IS I DON'T KNOW BUT THESE ARE MY OBSERVATIONS. IT WOULD DO THE JOB WHEREVER ITS FROM GOOD LUCK PERHAPS SOMEONE CAN GIVE YOU BETTER INFORMATION. NICE SWORDS IT MAKES ONE WONDER IF THE CLUB ORIGINATED WHERE THEY DID

12th September 2013, 06:45 AM	#3
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	Thanks.It was a strange mix of items.I think that you may be right ,that it could be American Indian as there were some Indian items in the auction ; this came with an African spear and an Oceanic bow.

12th September 2013, 10:11 PM	#4
manteris1 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 114	i believe it is american indian....................jimmy

13th September 2013, 03:41 AM	#5
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	Any idea what tribe or the age ?

19th September 2013, 11:42 AM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,807	Very nice. Can you give some more information, how heavy? dimensions? I like it. How heavy does a piece of wood have to be to hurt somebody???

19th September 2013, 03:19 PM	#7
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	Thanks.It measures approx. 22 inches in length and weighs about 4 or 5 lbs.

19th September 2013, 06:49 PM	#9
drac2k Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,232	Sorry, I didn't put my item on the scale alone, but rather did the very unscientific method of "guesstimation," on the weight.I did my weight alone on the scale and then the weight holding the club; subtracting one from the other.Error due to improper equipment, bad eyes, a wishful imagination and a government education . I imagine that my weights probably fall in line with yours. I did use a ruler for the length. P.S. Those are some great clubs that you have !