Wooden Club

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Originally Posted by kronckew

So. African Iklwa and Iwsa were frequently wrapped decoratively with brass and iron wire. They still are, usually with patterns of coloured telephone wire. Iwisa (knobkerry) heads come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
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My Iklwa with brass/iron wire wrap. some bands of paler wood show, like yours above, where similar bands once were.

Great Iklwa! I'm certainly aligned with your post. I was perhaps over thinking/drinking and wondering if there was a bit of paint pigment. But more likely patina and maybe some interaction with adhesive.