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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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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.
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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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Pair of Ceremonial Swazi Battle Axes (iNhlendla)
- Type: Ceremonial Battle Axe / Royal Staff (iNhlendla)
- Origin: Botswana
- Materials: Hand-forged Iron, Indigenous Hardwood, Rawhide
- Dimensions: Approx. 150cm – 160cm in length
- Provenance: Documented, US Market
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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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Museum Grade: Zulu Executioner’s “Studded” Knobkerrie – Mfecane I
- Origin: Zulu Kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal region, South Africa, crafted by Zulu artisans renowned for their mastery in weapon-making during the turbulent 19th century.
- Period: 19th century, aligning with the height of Zulu military innovation and the Mfecane era, a time of intense warfare and societal upheaval.
- Provenance: UK Market, verified by ethnographic experts for authenticity and cultural integrity.
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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 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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Rare Shona Bident Ceremonial Staff – The Woodfield Collection
- Origin: Shona Peoples, Southern Africa
- Date: Circa late 19th-Early 20th Century
- Dimensions: Approximately 38 inches (96.5 cm)
- Materials: Forged Iron, Hardwood, Brass/Iron Wire Bindings
- Condition: Excellent antique condition. The iron displays a rich, dark patina with minor surface oxidation consistent with age. All wire bindings remain remarkably tight and intact.
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Set of Three Antique Swazi Spears – 19th/20th C
- Origin: Eswatini (Swaziland) / Sheffield, UK
- Date: 19th to early 20th Century
- Materials: Sheffield Forged Steel (W. Marples & Sons), Hardwood, Cow-Tail Hide
- Condition: Excellent antique condition. The steel has a deep, stable patina, and the makers’ marks remain legible.
- Provenance: UK 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.
