Lot 1077: Estimate £100-£200
Two African knobkerrie throwing clubs of traditional globe and shaft form, lengths 64cm and 55cm, together with a spear with a wicker bound grip, length 130cm, S/D. (3)
Condition report
Largest club - has a hide bound grip. It is badly chipped at the terminal end. There is a hairline crack to the head of the club that may be the result of a hanging tack being nailed in to it.
Smaller club - has been drilled for a cord at the terminal end. There is a carved notch on the shaft. Otherwise minor wear in places.
Spear - the head is showing some signs of light corrosion. There is a split beneath the wicker bound grip - some loss to the grip as well. There is a chip to the shaft and also some chips around the terminal end.
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