In traditional Zulu culture, the staff held by the king is a significant symbol of his authority and leadership. While there are many types of sticks and staffs in Zulu culture used for various purposes (walking, hunting, combat), the specific staff associated with chiefs and kings as a staff of office is often referred to as an unhlongweni or udlewedlewe if its exceptionally long, This staff is made of brass, and is exceptionally long measuring 174cm in length.