Rhino Horn Knobkerrie ?

colin henshaw · 30th July 2009, 07:49 PM

Hi

I don't wish to be negative on such a rare piece, but I am a bit dubious about the "phallus" carving to the head of the knobkerrie. I have in the past seen similar embellishments done to wooden clubs and other tribal objects, to make them more "exotic" and enhance the value. Very easy to do and the application of some dirt etc., gives an old appearance.

Difficult to be 100% sure either way, but still a good object.

Regards
Colin

30th July 2009, 07:49 PM	#9
colin henshaw Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 1,429	Hi I don't wish to be negative on such a rare piece, but I am a bit dubious about the "phallus" carving to the head of the knobkerrie. I have in the past seen similar embellishments done to wooden clubs and other tribal objects, to make them more "exotic" and enhance the value. Very easy to do and the application of some dirt etc., gives an old appearance. Difficult to be 100% sure either way, but still a good object. Regards Colin