Zulu wire wrapped Knobkerrie

katana · 13th April 2012, 06:12 PM

Recently acquired this knobkerrie, some losses to the wire-work ....you can see on the head 'spiral' colouration, presumedly two differing metal wires were used (iron and copper ??) . Facinating how precise and intricate the wire is laid. Definately has age ....is there any clues to age with regards the patterning/wire used ? Were these used in combat or were they a 'staff of office' . I wonder whether this type was some form of signal/command baton during battle, presumedly owned by a higher rank and easily noticed due to the 'bright' wire decoration

All comments greatfully received, thank you

Kind Regards
David

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13th April 2012, 06:12 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,653	Zulu wire wrapped Knobkerrie Recently acquired this knobkerrie, some losses to the wire-work ....you can see on the head 'spiral' colouration, presumedly two differing metal wires were used (iron and copper ??) . Facinating how precise and intricate the wire is laid. Definately has age ....is there any clues to age with regards the patterning/wire used ? Were these used in combat or were they a 'staff of office' . I wonder whether this type was some form of signal/command baton during battle, presumedly owned by a higher rank and easily noticed due to the 'bright' wire decoration All comments greatfully received, thank you Kind Regards David . Attached Images