Daughter Lynda has been to Africa several times and each time brought me a special object. The first one was the talking stick which was used in tribal meetings where by the person holding the stick had the floor and was to speak without interruption This would be useful at our family gatherings as the conversations sometimes get out of hand. This stick is made of wood completely covered by tiny bead work. There are literally thousands of beads in the cover and the workmanship is perfect. The ladies of the area specialize in the use of beads in decorative designs and their work is beautiful.
The second item was a Masai warriors knife.My interest in knives and guns was sparked when I received this knife. The knife was not too large but was encased in a hand made cover made of wood, leather and bound by bands of leather and iron.
I will probably never get to Africa but knowing the use and story behind these gifts brings me closer to that culture.
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