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A wooden club known as a Rungu made of hardwood were traditionally used as a weapon in both warfare and hunting by Maasai male warriors, the morans.  Today the rungu is mostly used by morans from the Maasai community for keeping off wild animals.

They are also used by respected village elders in community gatherings as a symbol of authority and status. Made from natural wood and decorated with Maasai multi-coloured beads.

In Maasai culture, the Rungu is a key emblem of warrior status for young males. Each one is handcrafted by a warrior, shaped with a machete and then polished using textured leaves as natural sandpaper. This Rungu is also decorated with beading by Maasai women, making it a ceremonial stick used for talking and held by the designated speaker at important tribal gatherings.

Note: Note: This design of beading is available in many choices of colours

Final product may not be as shown…these are individually handcrafted and selection of beads, designs, etc. will have the same high-quality artisanship but may not be exactly as depicted in the photographs.