Old knife from period of the Anglo-Zulu Wars

gp · 29th February 2024, 07:27 PM

I think it might be a Tetela knife, both the shape of the knife as also the use of nails in the wooden grip is often seen with the Tetela people (AKA Batetela),
although the nails decoration is also present with other tribes

Ian · 29th February 2024, 07:31 PM

Thanks gp

gp · 29th February 2024, 07:42 PM

adddition: it could also be from the neighbouring Konda's..

29th February 2024, 07:27 PM	#1
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 823	I think it might be a Tetela knife, both the shape of the knife as also the use of nails in the wooden grip is often seen with the Tetela people (AKA Batetela), although the nails decoration is also present with other tribes Attached Images

29th February 2024, 07:42 PM	#3
gp Member Join Date: May 2020 Posts: 823	adddition: it could also be from the neighbouring Konda's.. Attached Images

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29th February 2024, 07:31 PM	#2
Ian Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: The Aussie Bush Posts: 4,361	Thanks gp