Zulu wire wrapped Knobkerrie

Battara · 14th April 2012, 02:49 AM

Looks nice, is this a status piece?

katana · 14th April 2012, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Battara

Looks nice, is this a status piece?

I am not certain, I am assuming that due to the skilled work involved, and that, there are far fewer examples of this type, that it is a 'badge' of rank. The Zulu's were well organised and had a 'chain of command', especially during Shaka's reign so it seems likely that other than shield colour, other items such as knobkerries would signify rank.

All the best
David

Battara · 14th April 2012, 05:49 PM

Thank you, makes sense.

Nathaniel · 15th April 2012, 01:30 AM

Wow, Fantastic wire work! Thanks for sharing David! Congrats!

katana · 19th April 2012, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Nathaniel

Wow, Fantastic wire work! Thanks for sharing David! Congrats!

Thanks Nathaniel

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just to show the craftsmanship and skill of the wire work ....a magnified picture , top scale of rule inches, lower...cms . The wire is around 0.2 mm diameter.

Best David

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,282	Looks nice, is this a status piece?

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Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,282	Thank you, makes sense.

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Nathaniel Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 865	Wow, Fantastic wire work! Thanks for sharing David! Congrats!