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African Zulu Cowhide War Shield with Weapons

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African Zulu Cowhide War Shield with Weapons

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Description

African Zulu cowhide battle shield with weapons.
The battle shield, knobkerrie club, battle axe and stabbing spear are bound together by wire.
Age unknown (please review all photos).
Dimensions: Cowhide Battle Shield: L: 40 in., W: 19 1/2 in.; Stabbing Spear: 23 1/4 in. x 47 1/2 in.; Knobkerrie Club: 23 1/4 in.; Battle Axe: 26 1/8 in. (Center Shaft (Mgobo) runs down the center of the shield.)
Condition: good original estate condition, age appropriate (view all photos for accuracy).
Provenance: private estate.

*Possibly original period Zulu Weapon taken as a souvenir war trophy by a British soldier during the Anglo-Zulu War....just a theory!

Condition

Good original age appropriate condition.
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African Zulu Cowhide War Shield with Weapons

Name: African Zulu Cowhide War Shield with Weapons
SKU: 92875631
Price: 400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $500

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