Bulbous Club_2

Name/Title

Bulbous Club_2

Entry/Object ID

330; Full Code: 330.24.70-BD-NB

Tags

Bludgeon

Description

This artifact is the second specimen in a specialized set of three Custom Reinforced Bamboo Batons. It represents a precise replication of the technical "process" established in the first unit, combining high-tensile organic bamboo with precision-machined steel. The piece documents a focus on standardized mechanical output, ensuring that the structural properties—such as mass distribution and kinetic dampening—remain constant across the entire set. Core Components & Engineering The Shaft (Seasoned Solid-Core Bamboo): Crafted from a high-density, straight-grained bamboo culm, likely cured via a multi-year shade-drying cycle. Architecture: The shaft features rhythmic horizontal grooves carved at the natural nodes. This design serves as a Tactical Indexing System, allowing for a high-certainty grip and providing tactile feedback on the baton's orientation without visual confirmation. Integrity: The bamboo exhibits a polished, lipid-treated surface. This prevents environmental checking and ensures the fibrous matrix remains ductile enough to absorb impact without splintering. Terminal Architecture (Dual Steel Ferrules): The shaft is encased at both ends in long, polished steel ferrules. Striking Tips: Each ferrule terminates in a robust, globular steel pommel. This dual-ended configuration maximizes defensive versatility, allowing for effective striking "inputs" from either end of the tool. Sleeve Integration: The ferrules act as structural gussets, reinforcing the bamboo against the high longitudinal and lateral stresses encountered during impact.

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Sahib Singh

Date made

circa 2021

Ethnography

Cultural Region

Region

North India

Dimensions

Dimension Description

25"

Material

Wood, Steel

Acquisition

Acquisition Method

Purchase

Place

City

Amritsar, Punjab

State/Province

Punjab