Time Period: 19th Century
Originally Acquired: South Africa
Materials: Wood, copper wire, bident metal blade
Provenance by Repute: UK, Zulu Tribal Art Collector.

Woven copper wire as seen on Shona and Zulu prestige weaponry. Blades resemble Shona Prestige Scepters in our collection. Blades shaped to resemble the swallow tail with barbed fish hook shank secured by intricately woven copper wire to the haft. The scepter?s haft is embellished with more woven copper wire in the middle and at the bottom. Finally, the haft ends with a curved bulbous head like a knobkerrie.Bottom end is similar to a knobkerrie.

Very Good Condition: Item may show wear; may show signs of regular use.
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