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Prestige Zulu Wire-Bound Knobkerrie (Iwisa)
- Region: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- Material: Dense Indigenous Hardwood, Hand-Drawn Metal Wire
- Circa: Late 19th / Early 20th Century
- Length: 67 cm (Approx. 26.4 in)
- Head Weight: Significantly heavy/solid core
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:
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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:
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Zulu Star-Studded Executioner’s Knobkerrie – “Mfecane III”
Date: Mid 19th Century
Origin: Zulu Kingdom, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Material: Rare, dense Ironwood/Tamboti; Hand-forged iron star and dome studs
Dimensions: 26.5″ L | 4″ Head Diameter
Provenance: UK Market; documented
Code Name: “Mfecane III” – our third documented executioner’s piece, take a look at its cousin Mfecane IV
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Rare 19th C. Zulu Executioner’s Knobkerrie – “Mfecane IV”
Time Period: 19th Century
Origin: KwaZulu Natal, South Africa
Materials: Dark hardwood with studs
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Rare 19th Century Zulu Executioner’s Knobkerrie “Mfecane II”
Time Period: Late 19th – Early 20th Century
Origin: Zulu Kingdom, South Africa
Materials: Two-tone hardwood (honey maple shaft, deep chestnut head), iron studs
Length: ~26″ (66 cm) | Head ~4″ (10 cm) diameter
Code Name: “Mfecane II”; check out its cousins in our listings.
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The “Infinity Note”: Zimbabwe 300 Quadrillion Cheque
- Denomination: $300,000,000,000,000,000 (300 Quadrillion Dollars).
- Issuer: ZABG (Zimbabwe Allied Banking Group).
- Type: Bank Guarantee Check / Emergency Currency Note.
- Era: Late 2008 (The “Trillion-to-Quadrillion” Pivot).
- Condition: Ungraded / Choice Crisp. Retains sharp corners, original paper sheen, and deep ink saturation.
- Grading Note: This item is currently ungraded to maintain its raw “as-found” state, but grading can be arranged per request (PMG/PCGS). Given its pristine appearance, it is a prime candidate for a high “Exceptional Paper Quality” (EPQ) designation.
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Iconic Mid-Century Design: Vintage Olivetti Lettera 32 Typewriter
- Model: Lettera 32
- Manufacturer: Olivetti
- Designer: Marcello Nizzoli
- Color: Original Seafoam Green / Pistachio
- Keyboard: QWERTY standard
- Provenance: Sourced from the Canadian market; documented original manufacturing.
- Condition: Excellent vintage condition. The body exhibits a lustrous finish with minimal wear. Keys are crisp and responsive.
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1986 Birds of Canada Complete Specimen Set
$2 Queen Elizabeth II American Robin UNC-65 Gem Uncirculated $5 Sir Wilfrid Laurier Belted Kingfisher UNC-64 Choice Uncirculated $10 Sir John A. Macdonald Osprey UNC-64 Choice Uncirculated $20 Queen Elizabeth II Common Loon UNC-64 Choice Uncirculated $50 W.L. Mackenzie King Snowy Owl UNC-66 Gem Uncirculated $100 Sir Robert Borden Canada Goose UNC-64 Choice Uncirculated -
2008 Zimbabwe 200 Trillion Dollars – ZB Bank Bankers Cheque
- Issuer: ZB Bank Limited (formerly Zimbank)
- Denomination: Two Hundred Trillion Dollars ($200,000,000,000,000)
- Date: 03 November 2008
- Certification: Graded by CCCS (Canadian Coin Certification Service)
- Grade: UNC-64 (Choice Uncirculated)
- Serial Number: 782372
- Condition: Remarkable preservation with crisp hand-written details, sharp edges, and the standard “CANCELLED” security stamps.
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2008 Zimbabwe 100 Trillion Dollars – ZB Bank Bankers Cheque
- Issuer: ZB Bank Limited (Harare Branch)
- Denomination: One Hundred Trillion Dollars ($100,000,000,000,000)
- Era: 2008 Peak Hyperinflation
- Certification: Graded by CCCS (Canadian Coin Certification Service)
- Grade: UNC-64 (Choice Uncirculated)
- Serial Number: 002167
- Condition: Exceptional paper quality with sharp corners and vibrant blue/green guilloché patterns. Features the mandatory “CANCELLED” security stamps typical of these rare survivors.
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2004 Zimbabwe $50,000 Cargill Cotton Cheque
- Issuer: Standard Chartered Bank Zimbabwe Limited (Harare Branch)
- Corporate Entity: Cargill Cotton (Zimbabwe)
- Denomination: Fifty Thousand Dollars ($50,000.00)
- Date: 01 April 2004
- Certification: Graded by CCCS (Canadian Coin Certification Service)
- Grade: EF-45 (Extra-Fine)
- Catalog Ref: Pick 26
- Serial Number: 213078
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2008 Zimbabwe 300 Quadrillion Dollars – ZABG (UNC-64)
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Issuer: Zimbabwe Allied Banking Group Limited (ZABG).
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Denomination: Three Hundred Quadrillion Dollars ($300,000,000,000,000,000).
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Date: 2008 Hyperinflationary Era.
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Certification: Graded by CCCS (Canadian Coin Certification Service).
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Grade: UNC-64 (Choice Uncirculated).
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Condition: Exceptional preservation with crisp hand-written details and bold “CANCELLED” security stamps.
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