My Knobkerries (?)

kronckew · 26th May 2014, 09:02 AM

more iwisas (not mine) which were UK soldiers bring backs from the zulu war in the 19c. the long ones were more like badges of office & probably carried by the more elderly indunas or izindunas leading the impis. most of these are likely made from 'assagai'; wood. some were made entirely from rhino horn and are/were highly prized. and impossible to buy or otherwise obtain nowadays.

my old neighbor in fairford, glos. UK had one like the 7th from the left hanging over the door to his kitchen. he'd inherited it from his grandfather who got it from his father. he had no idea what it was, he just liked it. he thought it was some sort of farm impliment. being honest i told him what it was and it's likely history and value. i probably could have bought it off him for a song, but that wouldn't be fair.

Protector · 26th May 2014, 07:22 PM

Thanks for all the information and references. Most of what I know about items like these come from this website and few others. I would estimate 90%of my ethnic weapon collection is from yard sales and 'Mom & Pop' antique stores, with labels like 'Club?' or just a price. It is great to find out some history, where they are from, how they might have been used, etc.

kronckew · 27th May 2014, 06:31 AM

this forum has tons of useful info. the clubs of the oceanic islands and new zealand have lots of info and pictures and some of them actually using or wearing/carrying them. a forum search on 'clubs' will bring up a large number of threads and hours of reading.

26th May 2014, 09:02 AM	#1
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,249	more iwisas (not mine) which were UK soldiers bring backs from the zulu war in the 19c. the long ones were more like badges of office & probably carried by the more elderly indunas or izindunas leading the impis. most of these are likely made from 'assagai'; wood. some were made entirely from rhino horn and are/were highly prized. and impossible to buy or otherwise obtain nowadays. my old neighbor in fairford, glos. UK had one like the 7th from the left hanging over the door to his kitchen. he'd inherited it from his grandfather who got it from his father. he had no idea what it was, he just liked it. he thought it was some sort of farm impliment. being honest i told him what it was and it's likely history and value. i probably could have bought it off him for a song, but that wouldn't be fair. Attached Images Last edited by kronckew; 26th May 2014 at 09:47 AM.

26th May 2014, 07:22 PM	#2
Protector Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Friday Harbor, Wa. Posts: 26	Thanks for all the information and references. Most of what I know about items like these come from this website and few others. I would estimate 90%of my ethnic weapon collection is from yard sales and 'Mom & Pop' antique stores, with labels like 'Club?' or just a price. It is great to find out some history, where they are from, how they might have been used, etc.

27th May 2014, 06:31 AM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,249	this forum has tons of useful info. the clubs of the oceanic islands and new zealand have lots of info and pictures and some of them actually using or wearing/carrying them. a forum search on 'clubs' will bring up a large number of threads and hours of reading.