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Clubs & Arrows · 26th September 2010, 08:41 PM

Hello.
I just picked this up the other day in an antique shop, tucked away with umbrellas and canes. To me it appears to be a Zulu Knobkerrie with bi-color wirework, but I've never seen one covered with this much wire. It even has the traditional bands that are normally found on these clubs, but they are connected to the overall weaving. The weaving is so tightly executed, that you can see where it conforms to the small bumps along the branch under the wire. I took pics of the club next to a 32" fairly standard club that I already had, for size and weaving comparison. Has anyone seen something like this before? I haven't been able to track down any similar examples.

Thanks,
Joe

26th September 2010, 08:41 PM	#1
Clubs & Arrows Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: San Gabriel Foothills, Southern California Posts: 94	Zulu wire wrapped Club or Staff Hello. I just picked this up the other day in an antique shop, tucked away with umbrellas and canes. To me it appears to be a Zulu Knobkerrie with bi-color wirework, but I've never seen one covered with this much wire. It even has the traditional bands that are normally found on these clubs, but they are connected to the overall weaving. The weaving is so tightly executed, that you can see where it conforms to the small bumps along the branch under the wire. I took pics of the club next to a 32" fairly standard club that I already had, for size and weaving comparison. Has anyone seen something like this before? I haven't been able to track down any similar examples. Thanks, Joe Attached Images