knobkerry

• Porra corta de madera con un pesado pomo o cabeza en un extremo, utilizada tradicionalmente por los pueblos indígenas del sur de África.

A short wooden club with a heavy knob on one end, traditionally used by indigenous peoples in southern Africa.

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   A short wooden club with a heavy, rounded knob at one end, traditionally used by indigenous peoples in southern Africa for hunting, combat, or ceremonial purposes.

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   • The warrior carried a knobkerry as a symbol of his status.
   • Knobkerries are often carved from a single piece of hardwood.
   • In some cultures, the knobkerry is used in traditional dances.

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