Two new clubs

[ggoudie]

Hi guys ,any ideas on the origins ,only 21 inches long .

[Hrthuma ibn Marwan]

I have no clue unfortunately, but it look maybe from Africa? thats what I think though.

Good luck :)

[Tim Simmons]

Magnificent!!!! They look like Congo clubs to me. Maybe more like East African.

[katana]

Really nice... :) ....almost certainly African....although I haven't seen the 'conical' type before.

[frequent]

wow nice how much do those weigh? they look light.

[Luc LEFEBVRE]

Tchokwe have clubs like yours, but they are not very known by weapons collectors.
So, maybe they are from this part of Congo/Angola.
Some pics for exemples .
Luc

[ggoudie]

Hi guys .thanks for your imput clubs are lightweight i doubt if they were made for real combat any ideas ?Will post a pic beside a goodsize knobkerrie ,i have clubs similair to your pics Luc but not the same will post as well Thanks graeme .

[Tim Simmons]

That is a very nice set you have, I like the the new ball head one the most. Just what one needs.

[Freddy]

Very nice collection.

I think Luc is right in saying these are Tshokwe (or Chokwe).

If they are lightweight, perhaps they were only used for dancing.

I have one in my collection which could also be Tshokwe. It's not as nicely carved as yours, but it's heavy enough to use as a weapon. Length is 58 cm.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/Afbeelding521.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/Afbeelding522.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v158/keris_hanuman/Afbeelding523.jpg

[Luc LEFEBVRE]

Yes nice set, clubs are not easy to present on a stand, you have to find a good idea to show them !
Luc