Swazi 'sagila' war club c260
Measurements
War club from the Trmbisini area of Swaziland, from the time the Swazi were
ruled by Mamcibane Dlamini. These one piece clubs were made
from the "umncuma" or wild olive tree. This is the original Swazi style of
club, the lingedla and gebu being later variants. The indentations on
the top and bottom of the head held lumps of lard - this would keep the weapon
from drying out and splitting.
This club was collected in southern Africa circa the mid 1900'.
length: 34 1/4"
head circumference: 10 3/4"
shaft: 31 1/4"
weight: 1 lb 0.8 oz
