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Knobkerries

Scope note

Throwing clubs with a short shaft and a large heavy knob at one end, originating in southern Africa and typically made of hardwood.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300037208

Broader Terms used

clubs (weapons)

Term used for

kirries

Equivalent Terms used

knobkerrie

Created

13yrs ago

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