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Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 20th April 2015, 11:33 PM
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Posted By jaxonrice
I now suspect that this is a form that genuinely...

I now suspect that this is a form that genuinely appears on two continents in slightly different guises, as I have seen quite a few of similar shape and form in Southern Africa.

Whilst not of...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 4th April 2015, 08:43 AM
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Posted By jaxonrice
I looked at this club in detail when it came up...

I looked at this club in detail when it came up on auction last week. Like Tim I originally actually thought that the club may be Sudanese, but the wooden spear and the bamboo and rattan barbed spear...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 31st March 2015, 02:37 PM
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Posted By jaxonrice
These staffs are definitely Southern or South...

These staffs are definitely Southern or South East African. I've seen a few over the years.

My gut tells me I saw one of these in Situ amongst the Barotse (Lozi) tribe in the early nineties, but I...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 24th March 2015, 09:18 PM
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Posted By jaxonrice
Hi Kronckew I could be wrong, but I would...

Hi Kronckew

I could be wrong, but I would guess from the shape, type of wood and pokerwork on that staff that is probably from Angola. I would suggest the tribe as Ovimbundu, but also possibly...
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 16th February 2015, 02:58 PM
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Views: 4,453
Posted By jaxonrice
Definitely Zulu, and a very good variation of the...

Definitely Zulu, and a very good variation of the normal offset knobkerrie. A really nice find
Forum: Ethnographic Weapons 21st December 2014, 12:13 PM
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Posted By jaxonrice
Nice club. I agree with your assessment that it...

Nice club. I agree with your assessment that it is probably not Zulu and originates from further North. The form and length suggest that its a 'Rungu' throwing club - I've seen similar clubs...
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