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Central Africa, Kenya, Turkana, ca. early 20th century CE. A beautiful example of a hand-carved wooden war club created by the Turkana peoples, of a characteristic shape that somewhat resembles a rib, with a fanned head that angles toward one side and rises from a long tubular handle. Certainly the type of weapon that had the ability to deliver a powerful blows, it is also quite elegant and will certainly add a bit of charm to any collection! Size: 41" L x 4.25" W (104.1 cm x 10.8 cm)

The Turkana people are primarily semi-nomadic pastoralists and refer to themselves as ?iTurkana, meaning "The Turkana" or the people of Turkan. The Turkana are known for weaving beautiful baskets as well as raising camels. They have a rich oral tradition, and refer to themselves as the people of the grey bull, more specifically after the Zebu. The domestication of the Zebu played a significant role in their history.

Provenance: private Glorieta, New Mexico, USA collection

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#161814

  • Condition: Abrasions to tip of handle. Antique repairs with 11 nails through half the length of the handle to stabilize 2 fissures radiating along this area. Abrasion and loss to neck. Abrasions and chips to head. Rich smooth patina across surfaces!

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