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A Remarkable Multi-Cavity Zulu Snuffkerrie (Iwisa)
- Origin: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Date: Late 19th / Early 20th Century
- Materials: Indigenous Hardwood
- Dimensions: ~63cm long
- Provenance: The significance of this piece is heightened by its distinguished provenance, tracing through two of the most respected names in the field of African and Tribal Art
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Antique 19th C. Zulu “Trophy” Knobkerrie (Iwisa)
- Origin: Zulu Kingdom, South Africa
- Period: Late 19th Century (Anglo-Zulu War Era)
- Material: Indigenous Hardwood (Chestnut-toned)
- Modifications: Haft historically trimmed to 18cm for transport
- Decoration: Traditional adzed (chip-carved) globular head
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Antique Swazi Battle Axe (LiSengwa)
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Origin: Eswatini (Swaziland)
- Period: Mid-Late 20th C.
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Material: Forged Iron, Hardwood, Brass Wire, Woven Fiber
- Provenance: UK Market, document
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Condition: Excellent, with an authentic aged patina throughout. The ironwork is stable, and the wire-work remains tight and intact.
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Antique Swazi Royal Battle Axe (iNhlendla)
- Type: Ceremonial Battle Axe Staff (iNhlendla)
- Origin:Â South Africa
- Materials:Â Hand-forged Iron, Indigenous Hardwood, Rawhide
- Dimensions: Approx. 150cm – 160cm in length
- Provenance:Â Documented, US Market
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Antique Zulu Antelope Hide Shield (Isihlangu) – Rare Specimen
- Origin: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Material: Extra-thick Antelope Hide, Indigenous Hardwood
- Dimensions: Approx 70 cm (Height)
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The hide is remarkably thick, stable, and retains its original tension.
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Antique Zulu Shield (Isihlangu)
- Origin: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Date: Late 19th to early 20th Century
- Dimensions: 95.3 cm
- Market: Canadian Market
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Authentic 19th-20th Century Globular Nguni Iwisa (Knobkerrie)
- Period: Circa late 19th to early 20th Century.
- Cultural Origin: Nguni (Zulu, Swazi, Xhosa, Ndebele).
- Provenance: United Kingdom Market, documented
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Authentic Zulu Half-Moon Battle Axe (isiZenze)Â
- Type: Zulu isiZenze (Crescent-bladed Battle Axe).
- Period: Late 19th to Early 20th Century (Anglo-Zulu War era and beyond).
- Provenance: United Kingdom market; documented.
- Materials: Repurposed industrial sheet steel (UK origin), hand-carved indigenous hardwood.
- Measurements (Approximate): Overall Length: 85–90 cm, Blade Span: 20–25 cm
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Authentic Zulu Nguni Cowhide Warrior Shield (1940s)
- Region: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Time Period: Mid 20th C.
- Tribal Group: Zulu
- Material: Sun-dried Nguni cattle hide, wood, and supple leather thonging.
- Provenance: Documented US Market / Private Collection.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The hide remains taut with natural hair intact. Minor signs of age appropriate for an authentic ethnographic piece.
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Authentic Zulu War Shield (Isihlangu)
- Region: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Type: Isihlangu (War Shield)
- Hide Pattern: Dark brown with white mottling/speckling
- Construction: Hand-cut Nguni hide, wooden central spine (Mgobo), and leather woven tabs (Amagabela)
- Provenance: Documented UK Market
- Condition: Superior vintage condition; hide is rigid and well-preserved with clear, contrasting hair colors.
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Exceptional 19th-20th Century Flat-Top Knobkerrie (Iwisa)
- Period: Late 19th to Early 20th Century.
- Provenance: Sourced from the United Kingdom market; fully documented
- Region: Southern Africa (Zulu / Eswatini).
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Exceptional Shona Ceremonial Axe (Gano) and Prestige Spear
- Region: Zimbabwe
- Tribal Group: Shona
- Axe Features: Rare crescent-shaped blade with bident (twin-pointed) tips.
- Spear Features: Elongated, slender iron head with decorative “chevron” or “herringbone” forging at the neck.
- Embellishments: Iconic Shona copper/brass wire-work and geometric “circle-dot” carvings.
- Provenance: Documented UK Market, documented.
