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ggoudie 28th October 2006 03:45 PM

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

Hrthuma ibn Marwan 28th October 2006 04:54 PM

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

Good luck :)

Tim Simmons 28th October 2006 05:36 PM

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

katana 28th October 2006 07:29 PM

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

frequent 31st October 2006 06:38 AM

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

Luc LEFEBVRE 6th November 2006 08:57 PM

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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 7th November 2006 04:59 PM

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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 7th November 2006 06:16 PM

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

Freddy 7th November 2006 08:33 PM

Nice
 
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/v1...eelding521.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...eelding522.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...eelding523.jpg

Luc LEFEBVRE 7th November 2006 08:45 PM

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


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