Rare Antique Zulu Knobkerrie (Iwisa) with Integral Studded Detail

Origin: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Circa: Late 19th Century

Length: ~63.5 cm (25 in)

Material: High-density indigenous hardwood (Umsimbiti) with a natural aged patina.

Distinction: Traditional Zulu-Style Knobkerrie with Integral Studded Detail or Protrusions.

Condition: Excellent ethnographic condition with no structural cracks.

Provenence: 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: