Zulu dancing shield spear and knobkerrie

[Miguel]

Originally Posted by colin henshaw

Hi Miguel

Due to the rather crude workmanship, lack of wear etc., these are probably mid twentieth century or later, made either for indigenous dancing/display or selling to tourists.

Old South African assegai did not have the hide binding stitched like that, it was
slid over the join unbroken, when wet from the cow's tail

Hi Colin,

Thank you for your informative comments, you have confirmed my own thoughts. Not having the knowledge I was not completely sure, thanks again.
Miguel