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4th February 2008, 09:01 PM | #1 |
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Classic Zulu "Iklwa" Stabbing Spear For A Person of Status
I typically do not collect weapons from sub-Saharan Africa, but I have a soft spot for Zulu weapons, and could not resist this.
It is a classic Zulu iklwa with a large stabbing head showing heavy patination as does the short haft and wirework. The ivory haft butt is a nice embellishment, rather unusual, and shows a lovely patination. This one was confiscated by Natal police in the early 20th Century. Uuuusuthuu!! |
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