A Fabulous Pair of Antique Hand Turned Solid Wood Indian Clubs, Wooden Meels, Carnival Circus Juggling/Exercise Pins. In Original Condition with a Slender Silhouette Both Pins have Retained Most of their Black Paint Trim. So Much Character with Beautiful Patina. Both Pins are Stamped in Black 1 1/2 lb. Indian clubs, or meels, are a type of exercise equipment used to present resistance in movement to develop strength and mobility. They consist of juggling-club shaped wooden clubs of varying sizes and weights, which are swung in certain patterns as part of a strength exercise program. Indian clubs were adopted by the British military after they observed Indian wrestlers training with them in the 17th century. They became popular in the west in the 19th century, and the U. Army included Indian club exercises in WWI basic training. Each Wooden Pin Stands 17.5″ Tall with a 3″ Diameter. Crafted from turning solid pieces of wood where you can still see the holes on the bottom of Each Pin where they were held in place as the wood spun. This Pair has so much Character! Add a Little Rustic Aged Charm to your Decor, Office, Game Room or Man Cave. Pairs Beautifully with any Farmhouse, Primitive or Vintage Style & Decor. These Antique Pins have Some Nicks and there is a Split on the Very Bottom of one of the Pins. A Great Collectible Pair. Smoke Free Home??