Amazing studded and wired Knobkerrie

[Nutellakinesis]

Just received this behemoth in the mail. It is amazing. One of the coolest things I have had the pleasure of owning. I just wanted to share since it was a bit hard to find

[Tim Simmons]

Very nice, lucky you.

[Martin Lubojacky]

Really nice. Is it Shona, Zulu, ... ?

[Sajen]

Hello Nutellakinesis,

Nice and I guess heavy knobkerrie! I personally would polish up the wire cover at the handle, it will look beautiful!

Regards,
Detlef

[Nutellakinesis]

Originally Posted by Martin Lubojacky

Really nice. Is it Shona, Zulu, ... ?

It is probably Zulu. I don’t have a detailed history on it though. Dated to mid to late 19th century

[Bob A]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Nutellakinesis,

Nice and I guess heavy knobkerrie! I personally would polish up the wire cover at the handle, it will look beautiful!

Regards,
Detlef

Might polishing the handle create a jarring contrast between it and the knob?

While detail cleaning can bring visual excitement, it might remove patination.

A conundrum.

[Nutellakinesis]

Originally Posted by Bob A

Might polishing the handle create a jarring contrast between it and the knob?

While detail cleaning can bring visual excitement, it might remove patination.

A conundrum.

I think I will keep it as is. I don’t want to corrode anything since it in very good condition for its age

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Bob A

Might polishing the handle create a jarring contrast between it and the knob?

While detail cleaning can bring visual excitement, it might remove patination.

A conundrum.

Hello Bob,

See the pics of how it will look. You can't remove the patina by this, copper and brass wire will get black again in a short time.

But the tribes have done such a time-killing artwork not to be invisible I guess.

Regards,
Detlef

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Nutellakinesis

Just received this behemoth in the mail. It is amazing. One of the coolest things I have had the pleasure of owning. I just wanted to share since it was a bit hard to find

Here a very similar one, found here: http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...ight=zulu+wire

[Nutellakinesis]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hello Bob,

See the pics of how it will look. You can't remove the patina by this, copper and brass wire will get black again in a short time.

But the tribes have done such a time-killing artwork not to be invisible I guess.

Regards,
Detlef

I have a fully wire wrapped staff just like the one in your second picture! Is it yours?

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Nutellakinesis

I have a fully wire wrapped staff just like the one in your second picture! Is it yours?

Hi NK,

No, it's not mine, I've taken the pics from old threads. I collect mainly South-East-Asia but I like this wire work. May I ask you which metals are used in the wire from your beautiful new toy?

Regards,
Detlef

[Nutellakinesis]

Originally Posted by Sajen

Hi NK,

No, it's not mine, I've taken the pics from old threads. I collect mainly South-East-Asia but I like this wire work. May I ask you which metals are used in the wire from your beautiful new toy?

Regards,
Detlef

I can’t be 100% sure, but based on its age and place of origin likely brass and copper

[Sajen]

Originally Posted by Nutellakinesis

I can’t be 100% sure, but based on its age and place of origin likely brass and copper

From your pics I would guess iron with brass or copper. Like I said before, I personally would polish it up a little bit.

Regards,
Detlef