Classic Zulu "Iklwa" Stabbing Spear For A Person of Status

CharlesS · 4th February 2008, 09:01 PM

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!!

4th February 2008, 09:01 PM	#1
CharlesS Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Greenville, NC Posts: 1,854	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!! Attached Images