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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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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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Silver & Rhino Horn Toddy Ladle – Peter Aitken I
- Date: 1836 (William IV)
- Maker: Peter Aitken I, Glasgow
- Dimensions: 33 cm in length
- Materials: Sterling Silver and Rhinoceros Horn
- Provenance: The Henry and Tricia Byrom Collection; UK Market
- CITES: Shipping within the United Kingdom only
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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 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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Rhodesian Headman’s Gorget (c. 1920-53)
- Material: Brass base with silver/white metal central badge
- Period: 19th C (Rhodesian era, aligned with 1953-1979 INTAAF issues)
- Provenance: South African market, documented
- Condition: Very good vintage condition; no major damage, original chain intact
- Dimensions: 152mm x 110mm (gorget plate); chain length approx. 40cm
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Alternative Rhodesian Headman’s Gorget (c. 1960–1980)
- Material: Brass base with silver/white metal central badge
- Period: 19th C (Rhodesian era, aligned with 1953-1979 INTAAF issues)
- Provenance: South African market, documented
- Condition: Very good vintage condition; no major damage, original chain intact
- Dimensions: 152mm x 110mm (gorget plate); chain length approx. 40cm
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Antique Rhodesian Headman’s Gorget (c. 1960–1980)
- Material: Brass base with silver/white metal central badge
- Period: 19th C (Rhodesian era, aligned with 1953-1979 INTAAF issues)
- Provenance: South African market, documented
- Condition: Very good vintage condition; no major damage, original chain intact
- Dimensions: 152mm x 110mm (gorget plate); chain length approx. 40cm
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Imperial Rhodesian Chief’s Gorget (1920–1953)
- Material: Brass base with silver/white metal central badge
- Period: Circa 1920s-1950s
- Provenance: South African market, documented
- Condition: Very good vintage condition; no major damage, original chain intact
- Dimensions: 152mm x 110mm (gorget plate); chain length approx. 40cm
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Southern African Badge of Office: Sabhuku (Village Head)
- Period: 20th century
- Provenance: South African Market
- Material: Brass
- Condition: Excellent vintage; original patina and clear iconography
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Polynesian Ceremonial Adze (Toki)
- Type: Adze.
- Period: Late 19th to Early 20th Century
- Provenance: UK market; documented.
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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.
