Mandingo Sword Club? British shillelagh sword club?

[Gavin Nugent]

Originally Posted by RobT

I don't recall ever having seen an African dagger sheath with bark on it. Really good looking piece by the way.

Sincerely,
RobT

I believe this is simulated bark Rob. A combination of fabrics, resin and lacquers. I have seen such methods used on high end Japanese sword canes and come to think of it, I have a Katana sword cane here is leather that is made to look like wood with raised protrusions too...