strut stick (scepter) in ancient Iraq

Abstract

The civilization of Mesopotamia exhibited a remarkable diversity in various cultural aspects, whether pertaining to religious or secular matters, with one such aspect being the "scepter" or commonly known as the "club." The origins of each cultural facet in Mesopotamian civilization can be traced back, and the emergence of the club in the cultural milieu might be linked to early humans during the ancient Stone Age utilizing parts of large animal bones, such as the leg bone with a substantial mass at its end, as primitive clubs for hunting. Over time, humans developed the club's head, akin to a mace in the local language, leading to its continuous usage and evolution in accordance with different eras and cities.