I wonder if much is know about the origins of wooden Chukudu scooters of Congo [1]? The wikipedia article states that they date back to only the 1970s, but the

I wonder if much is know about the origins of wooden Chukudu scooters of Congo [1]? The wikipedia article states that they date back to only the 1970s, but there does not appear to be any technology reason why they couldn't long pre-date that, and they apparently work well on dirt roads that have probably been around for a long time. One article [2] claims they have been used "for centuries" but a quick Google did not find any evidence to back that up, but it does seem plausible. [1] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chukudu#:~:text=5%20External%20links-,History,materials%20of%20nearly%20US%2460 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chukudu#:~:text=5%20External%2.... [2] https://oneminutexplore.com/the-chukudu-a-timeless-marvel-made-of-african-wood/ https://oneminutexplore.com/the-chukudu-a-timeless-marvel-ma...