Rhino Horn Knobkerrie ?

[katana]

Originally Posted by katana

... can anyone post some. I remember Tim had a very good example, but was much larger ( knobkerrie envy.....again )

Kind Regards David

Just remembered it was not a knobkerrie, but a staff/walking stick .

Originally Posted by spiral

Congratulations David, certanly looks like rhino horn to me as well.

spiral

Thanks Spiral.



Unfortunately there seems to be little information on the web, regarding Rhino Horn Knobkerries. I would be grateful for any further info.

Here is a similar example that has sold on Artzi's site.....

"......A rare example of a Zulu Knobkerri war club carved entirely of Rhino Horn. It is 16 ½ inches long made from a beautiful piece of Rhino Horn with a 2 X 2 inches rounded nicely symmetrical head....."