War Club

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Description:A ceremonial West African war club. It has a large spherical head, which is encrusted with iron pieces. The club has a long wooden handle covered in cowrie shells and a plaited grass handle.

Related themes:

Wood West Africa Plant Fibre, Gourd & Seed Leamington Spa Art Gallery & Museum Iron Ethnography Ethnographical Artillery, Tanks & Weapons Africa

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Donor ref: LEAMG : M4115.1994.1 (60/23756)

Source: Leamington Spa Art Gallery and Museum

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