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This just finished on eBay......
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=280320772028 Fact or fantasy ? anyone any ideas, thank you Regards David |
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Saw this one but the fuzzy pics sent up red flags. Doesn't look Zulu to me.
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My guess is its probably a real piece. Here's something I have thats a bit similar, with a squared iron shank and faceted knob finial. Could be from a bit further north, maybe Matabele or Venda ?
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Thats a very nice spear Colin,
but the finial on yours is shaped, and looks to be ideal for extra grip. The knobkerrie 'end' of the eBay version would not aid grip. It could, possibly provide some weight to balance the spear. The 'knob' looks 'turned' (ie lathe), but , as Lew has said the pictures are fuzzy (perhaps deliberately ![]() ![]() I have not seen any reference to Zulu's using such a weapon. Although I like the idea of the spear/knobkerrie combo....I question its functionality in battle .....I believe this is likely either... a ceremonial / dance piece or some sort of 'Victoriana' fantasy piece I have just noticed that even though the pictures are poor...the 'knob' of the knobkerrie is 'shiny' and has a different look / colour to the shaft.....a later addition ?? Kind Regards David Last edited by katana; 16th March 2009 at 01:17 PM. |
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