african wrist club

Andy Stevens · 12th March 2013, 03:17 PM

I think I'm right in saying the Taureg use a heavy wrist band, I guess to add some clout to the swing of the sword arm. Cant remember where I read it, may have been in one of Tirri's books.

Iain · 12th March 2013, 03:38 PM

I'm a little familiar (but not much!) with the Tuareg ones - usually stone and I believe while they had a roll in combat (not sure about the sword swinging bit) they also had magical/charm properties.

Interesting paper on the production of the stone ones.

That doesn't shed much light on this item - but one thing I would note, from the photos I really wonder if this isn't bronze? I think I see dull bronze colored metal on some of the edges and inside the cylindrical fasteners.

Tim Simmons · 12th March 2013, 05:41 PM

It looks like a lead + copper type of bronze rather than lead + tin pewter. I know there are many forms of fighting cuffs in Africa but have no idea where this is from.

manteris1 · 13th March 2013, 08:00 PM

hello everyone,

it might be part lead or more but its awfully heavy for a bracelet. its 2lbs 10.6 ounces. i am taking it to baltimore with me this weekend to see if i can find anything more out about it.

thanks......jimmy......

12th March 2013, 03:17 PM	#1
Andy Stevens Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: London Posts: 155	I think I'm right in saying the Taureg use a heavy wrist band, I guess to add some clout to the swing of the sword arm. Cant remember where I read it, may have been in one of Tirri's books.

12th March 2013, 03:38 PM	#2
Iain Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Olomouc Posts: 1,682	I'm a little familiar (but not much!) with the Tuareg ones - usually stone and I believe while they had a roll in combat (not sure about the sword swinging bit) they also had magical/charm properties. Interesting paper on the production of the stone ones. That doesn't shed much light on this item - but one thing I would note, from the photos I really wonder if this isn't bronze? I think I see dull bronze colored metal on some of the edges and inside the cylindrical fasteners.

12th March 2013, 05:41 PM	#3
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,745	It looks like a lead + copper type of bronze rather than lead + tin pewter. I know there are many forms of fighting cuffs in Africa but have no idea where this is from.

13th March 2013, 08:00 PM	#4
manteris1 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 114	hello everyone, it might be part lead or more but its awfully heavy for a bracelet. its 2lbs 10.6 ounces. i am taking it to baltimore with me this weekend to see if i can find anything more out about it. thanks......jimmy......