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Old 31st August 2023, 10:13 AM   #1
Tim Simmons
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The leather reminds me of North or West African leather.
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Old 31st August 2023, 06:31 PM   #2
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The leather reminds me of North or West African leather.
Tim, this club came along with swords and daggers from Sudan. You might be on to something.
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Old 1st September 2023, 11:27 AM   #3
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I have one of very similar shape I bought in southern Kenya off a Massai farmer in the field in 1990's. it has no binding on the handle but shape is very similar
I will take some pictures this evening as time allows.
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