Chief Chirpa shown with the members of his leadership team.
Princess Kneesaa pictured alongside her staff.
A ruling staff was a distinctive item carried by a governmental figure, specifically a Head of State. Those destined to rule from various Monarchies would also be presented with their own ruling staffs to signify their impending authority.
Kneesaa a Jari Kintaka, the Princess who resided in Bright Tree Village, was gifted her own ruling staff by her father, Chief Chirpa, on her birthday. On that particular day, Chirpa selected Kneesaa to succeed him as the future leader of their Ewok tribe, and this was symbolized by the staff. Kneesaa's staff was crafted from a branch originating from the scarce Gemwood tree.
During the events of the Battle of Bright Tree Village, Chief Chirpa utilized his ruling staff as a means of combat.