Three Spear blades ... Zulu ?

The Double D · 23rd July 2006, 06:15 PM

You mean umshlanga!

Here is the a picture of an isiJula showing the cow tail binding method binding a Zulu spear.

I have this iKlwa with a woven rattan binding.

I have another iKlwa that is very old that came from a thatched roof that has just leather wrapping.

This last one is an awesome blade and I would not feel uncomfortable saying this may, may be a Shaka era blade.

Freddy, would you know if that museum has a similar book on
Southern Africa?

23rd July 2006, 06:15 PM	#9
The Double D Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: On the banks of Cut Bank Creek, Montana Posts: 189	You mean umshlanga! Here is the a picture of an isiJula showing the cow tail binding method binding a Zulu spear. I have this iKlwa with a woven rattan binding. I have another iKlwa that is very old that came from a thatched roof that has just leather wrapping. This last one is an awesome blade and I would not feel uncomfortable saying this may, may be a Shaka era blade. Freddy, would you know if that museum has a similar book on Southern Africa?