Tanzanian Rungu

Ball headed clubs or “rungu” (marungu plural) as they are called in Swahili are ubiquitous across a broad swath of East Africa, particularly among cattle herding peoples. The WaPare, Chaga, Nyamwezi, Hehe and others may carry marungu while watching their herds or walking in the bush. This dramatic and beautiful rungu came identified as Gogo. It’s atypical form capitalizes on the unique shape of the sapling from which it was made, allowing the owner to travel with it hooked over his shoulder and if necessary deliver a particularly sharp blow. 21″ tall, mounted on a custom base.

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