ORIGINAL ZULU WAR UMBUMBULOZU SHIELD

THIS SHIELD IN VERY GOOD CONDITION WAS BROUGHT BACK TO GREAT BRITAIN AFTER THE ANGLO-ZULU WAR, 1879 AS A TROPHY AND HAS BEEN IN PRIVATE COLLECTIONS SINCE. THE UMBUMBULOZU. IT COMES WITH THE ORIGINAL SUPPORT STICK AND MEASURES 34.5 X 19 INCHES. THE SUPPORT STICK IS 40.5 INCHES LONG. THE TWO-TONE PATTERN OF THIS SHIELD SUGGESTS THAT IT MAY HAVE BELONGED TO THE NGOBA MAKHOSI REGIMENT. CONTACT SO...  read more

Code: 43

EXCELLENT SOUTH AFRICAN 1960s REPRODUCTION ZULU UMBUMBULOZU SHIELD LARGE SIZE AND SIMILAR TO THOSE USED IN THE CONFLICTS LEADING TO THE ANGLO-ZUKLU WAR, 1879. THIS BLACK COWHIDE SHIELD MEASURES 43.5 INCHES LONG WITHOUT THE SUPPORT STICK WHICH MEASURES 54 INCHES LONG. 24.75 INCHES WIDE. THE BLACK SHIELDS WERE USED BY THE YOUNG WARRIOR REGIMENTS SUCH AS THE UMCIJO AND THE NDLOKO. NO SHIPPING EST...  read more

Code: 42

ZULU SPEAR ASSEGAI 19TH CENTURY

A fine example of a 19th-century Zulu/South African spear/assegai with a one-piece cow tail leather binding in very good condition given the age of the spear. Overall length is 39 inches and the blade is 10.25 inches long. The thin blade, binding and the characteristics of this spear are typical features of a 19th-century Zulu weapon and likely connected to the Zulu wars period.  read more

Code: 37

ZULU COMBAT SPEAR ASSEGAI

Original Zulu spear assegai 39 inches long with a leather cow tail binding. The blade is 4.75 inches long. The wooden shaft has been shortened and rounded at the end. It was likely modified by a Zulu warrior after possible damage during combat. This item came from a private Zulu war collection and was brought back as a trophy. The condition and aging characteristics of this spear together with ...  read more

Code: 36

Large 37cm blade Zulu War iklwa spear assegai

Original close combat stabbing spear with iron/steel binding. The overall length of the spear is 40.5 inches ( 105 cm) and the blade is long measuring 14.5 x 1.65 inches (37 x 4.2 cm). the surfaces of the blade and binding are rusted. See photos  read more

Code: 8

Zulu club knobkerrie

A 20th-century example of a ceremonial Zulu/South African knobkerrie. 32 inches long. 2 inch ball head. One-piece two-toned wood. This is evidence of previous intricate wirework on the shaft.  read more

Code: 5