Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end
Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end
Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end
Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end
Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end
Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end
Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end
Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end
Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end
Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end
Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end
Zulu knobkerrie, a traditional wooden club with a carved knob at one end

Zulu knobkerrie

£45.00

Zulu knobkerrie

Date: mid to late 20th century

Geography: South Africa

Culture: Zulu peoples

Dimensions: 48cm L x knobbed head 5cm diameter

Weight: 261g

Material: mulga wood

Condition: has a few minor scratches but overall really good condition - see photos

A Zulu knobkerrie is a traditional weapon and symbol of authority used by the Zulu people in South Africa. The term "knobkerrie" is derived from the Dutch word "knop," meaning knob, and the Zulu word "iKlwa," which refers to a short stabbing spear.

The knobkerrie consists of a wooden shaft with one end featuring a knob or ball-shaped head, often made from a harder wood than the shaft and is carved or shaped into a rounded or bulbous knob. This can be used as a weapon for striking, thrusting, or throwing.

Symbolically among the Zulu people it is a symbol of authority and leadership. Traditional leaders, known as Amakhosi, often carry a knobkerrie as a symbol of their status and role in the community.

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Zulu knobkerrie

Date: mid to late 20th century

Geography: South Africa

Culture: Zulu peoples

Dimensions: 48cm L x knobbed head 5cm diameter

Weight: 261g

Material: mulga wood

Condition: has a few minor scratches but overall really good condition - see photos

A Zulu knobkerrie is a traditional weapon and symbol of authority used by the Zulu people in South Africa. The term "knobkerrie" is derived from the Dutch word "knop," meaning knob, and the Zulu word "iKlwa," which refers to a short stabbing spear.

The knobkerrie consists of a wooden shaft with one end featuring a knob or ball-shaped head, often made from a harder wood than the shaft and is carved or shaped into a rounded or bulbous knob. This can be used as a weapon for striking, thrusting, or throwing.

Symbolically among the Zulu people it is a symbol of authority and leadership. Traditional leaders, known as Amakhosi, often carry a knobkerrie as a symbol of their status and role in the community.

Zulu knobkerrie

Date: mid to late 20th century

Geography: South Africa

Culture: Zulu peoples

Dimensions: 48cm L x knobbed head 5cm diameter

Weight: 261g

Material: mulga wood

Condition: has a few minor scratches but overall really good condition - see photos

A Zulu knobkerrie is a traditional weapon and symbol of authority used by the Zulu people in South Africa. The term "knobkerrie" is derived from the Dutch word "knop," meaning knob, and the Zulu word "iKlwa," which refers to a short stabbing spear.

The knobkerrie consists of a wooden shaft with one end featuring a knob or ball-shaped head, often made from a harder wood than the shaft and is carved or shaped into a rounded or bulbous knob. This can be used as a weapon for striking, thrusting, or throwing.

Symbolically among the Zulu people it is a symbol of authority and leadership. Traditional leaders, known as Amakhosi, often carry a knobkerrie as a symbol of their status and role in the community.