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A wooden club known as a Rungu made of hardwood was traditionally used as a weapon in both warfare and hunting by Maasai male warriors, the morans. Each one is handcrafted by a warrior, shaped with a machete and then polished using textured leaves as natural sandpaper. A strong, short wooden club with a heavy rounded knob or head on one end, in Maasai culture, the Rungu is a key emblem of warrior status for young males. It is also used ceremonially as a talking stick, with a special one held by the designated speaker at important tribal gatherings.

Note: 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.