Name/Title
Bamboo Root Club 2/3 CurveEntry/Object ID
289; Full Code: 289.21.64-BD-TRTags
Bludgeon, Ruturaj Farm Product, GediDescription
This artifact is a High-Density Bamboo Club, harvested in 2003 from a personal estate. It represents a specialized application of organic material science, where the natural "rhizome" (root) section is utilized to create a top-heavy striking tool. The piece documents an extensive four-year seasoning cycle followed by deep lipid saturation, resulting in a defensive implement with exceptional structural "certainty."
Core Components & Engineering
The Shaft (Seasoned Solid-Core Bamboo): Subjected to a rigorous long-term curing "process."
Shade-Drying (4 Years): The bamboo was dried in the shade for an extended duration. This slow moisture extraction prevents the vascular bundles from fracturing, ensuring the internal lignin remains a cohesive, unyielding matrix.
Lipid Treatment (Olive Oil): Post-drying, the fibers were saturated with Olive oil. This "Input" ensures the organic structure remains supple and resistant to environmental checking, effectively "armoring" the bamboo against Gandhinagar's seasonal fluctuations.
The Striking Head (Integrated Rhizome): The implement utilizes the natural bamboo root-ball as the primary striking surface.
Material Density: The root section of bamboo is significantly denser than the hollow culm, providing the concentrated mass required for high-velocity "output."
Hooked Geometry: The natural recurve of the rhizome serves a dual purpose: it acts as a mechanical "stop" for the hand if used in a reverse grip and allows for "hooking" or manipulating an opponent's limbs or equipment in a defensive engagement.
Texture and Indexing: The nodes are closely spaced near the head, providing natural "mechanical indexing" for the user's grip.Made/Created
Manufacturer
Bamboo Growth from Ruturaj FarmDate made
circa 2011Place
Location
Ruturaj FarmCity
AhmedabadState/Province
GujaratRegion
Western IndiaEthnography
Cultural Region
Location
Ruturaj FarmCity
AhmedabadState/Province
GujaratRegion
Western IndiaDimensions
Dimension Description
3.25'Acquisition
Acquisition Method
Self CultivatedPlace
Location
Ruturaj FarmCity
AhmedabadState/Province
GujaratRegion
Western India