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Does anyone know what kind of wood was generally used to make a knobkerrie? Looking at them, I get the impression that many were made of Gaboon Ebony and Teak, but I can't tell which wood might be used in "authentic" and which is reserved for "tourist" pieces. Quite a few are made of lighter-colored wood(s), as well.
I found one site which said they're made of "kiate wood", but I'm having a devil of a time finding anything out about that particular species. |
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In my collection of clubs and sticks several types of wood appear to be used? All the real weapon knobkerries seem to be made of dense woods. I would love to know as well. I have some that range in colour from dark red brown to black, black and blonde, and Tan.
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The woods do range in color and species but the gabon ebony that wood is mostly for the tourist stuff. Below are a few of mine to give you a better idea of color range and style.
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LOUIEBLADES, Nice collection you have there. Has the turtle or tortoise shell been made into a shield?
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I'm surprised the gaboon ebony ones would be tourist pieces, given its weight and hardness. That wood might be my among my first choices for a good head-basher. |
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Gabon ebony is very dense and I am sure it was used on certain older clubs. The ones to look out for are rungu clubs seems they use that wood a lot when making the tourist pieces I have one in my collection.
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When and where was the turtle shield made? Can i see that from the back?
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