Rungu club – Maasai attributed – Kenya – wood (No reserve price)
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Selected by Dimitri André
Holds a postgraduate degree in African studies and 15 years experience in African art.
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Rungu club attributed to Maasai, Kenya, wood, 50 cm long, dating to the 1970s, original and collected in situ by the present owner; in good condition.
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Rungu club – Maasai attributed – Kenya – wood
Details
Origin: Kenya
People: Maasai, attributed
Type: Rungu club / throwing club
Material(s): Dense hardwood
Length: 50 cm
Period: 1970s
Provenance: Collected in situ by the present owner
Custom display stand: not included
Description
A wooden rungu club from Kenya, probably Maasai, collected by the present owner in the 1990s.
The rungu is one of the well-known traditional clubs of East Africa, particularly associated with Maasai and related pastoral groups. It could serve as a personal weapon, throwing club, walking companion and sign of masculine status.
This example has a simple and elegant form, with a long straight shaft and a rounded bulbous head. The wood is dense and hard, with a dark brown patina from handling and age.
The object is especially appealing for its sober, functional design. The rounded head is well balanced, with small marks and scratches from age and use, while the shaft shows a smooth, polished surface.
A modest but authentic East African rungu, appreciated for its simple form, dense wood, old patina and direct ethnographic character.
Condition
Good condition overall, with wear, abrasions, scratches, small marks and surface irregularities consistent with age and use.
Dark old handling patina.
Please refer to the photographs.
Included
The club only.
The display stand visible in the photographs is not included.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
Rungu club – Maasai attributed – Kenya – wood
Details
Origin: Kenya
People: Maasai, attributed
Type: Rungu club / throwing club
Material(s): Dense hardwood
Length: 50 cm
Period: 1970s
Provenance: Collected in situ by the present owner
Custom display stand: not included
Description
A wooden rungu club from Kenya, probably Maasai, collected by the present owner in the 1990s.
The rungu is one of the well-known traditional clubs of East Africa, particularly associated with Maasai and related pastoral groups. It could serve as a personal weapon, throwing club, walking companion and sign of masculine status.
This example has a simple and elegant form, with a long straight shaft and a rounded bulbous head. The wood is dense and hard, with a dark brown patina from handling and age.
The object is especially appealing for its sober, functional design. The rounded head is well balanced, with small marks and scratches from age and use, while the shaft shows a smooth, polished surface.
A modest but authentic East African rungu, appreciated for its simple form, dense wood, old patina and direct ethnographic character.
Condition
Good condition overall, with wear, abrasions, scratches, small marks and surface irregularities consistent with age and use.
Dark old handling patina.
Please refer to the photographs.
Included
The club only.
The display stand visible in the photographs is not included.
Seller's Story
For more than 30 years, I have collected African art with a focus on authenticity, symbolism, and refined craftsmanship.
Graduated as an engineer from École Centrale de Paris, I combine the rigor of my technical background with a lifelong passion for artistic expression and cultural heritage.
Founder of AS’ART (dedicated to contemporary handmade design) and Artifacts Gallery (devoted to ancient tribal art and ethnographic objects), I bring together two worlds: the vitality of today’s artisans and the timeless heritage of Africa’s past.
Every piece I present is chosen for its artistic quality, cultural significance, and emotional power.
Details
Sold with stand
No
Condition
Good condition
Title of artwork
Rungu club – Maasai attributed – Kenya – wood
Authenticity
Original/official
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