African weapons, Zulu knobkerries, tribal knives & axes.

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African Weapons and Shields

Ganda Shield - Uganda

Circa 1920

This old Ganda shield was re-discovered in Europe.

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Zulu Battle Axe / Circa 1920's

"isizenze - imbemba"

A fine and rarely seen example of an early collected Zulu battle axe.

The blade resembles those found amongst the Swazi, but the longer top portion confines this to nearby Zululand proper.

Drawings found in; The Zulu Battle Axe - Tim Maggs - Natal Museum

Battle axes depicted in Southern African Rock Paintings

Battle Axes in Museum Collections

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Zulu - Tsonga Battle Axe - 19th Century

Note the similarity to axe (1) above, it collected at Eshowe between 1884 and 1885.

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Chokwe Scepter

Collected between 1885 and 1925 by Marion Webster

Marion Webster - Central Angola - 1900

This example was collected between 80 and 120 years ago.

Purchased from Mary A. Webster, a relation of Henry Ardell Webster, born September 21, 1858. Henry Webster married Marion Murchie in 1887. Both traveled to Africa under the employ of the American Board of Foreign Missions. Henry died of malaria at Benguela during his first year in Africa.

Marion remained a missionary in Angola for over 40 years, living at Bailundo.

Webster Hall was built in the nearby town of Dondi, Webster Hall was built.

Mary A. Webster, presently 92 years old, (2007) recalls that she was a grade school aged girl when her aunt Marion came home on furlough. She recalls that aunt Marion held talks and showed off African items to church members and other community groups during her stay.

Notice the central "eye" of the knobs design. It is the sign of a "lekembe" or thumb piano. A sort of Chokwe "and related peoples" way of decorating with a touch of music.

Marion's letters from the mission are mentioned at this Harvard University Site

http://oasis.harvard.edu:10080/oasis/deliver/~hou01805

Zulu Assegai

Circa 1940's or Before

Purchased from the grandchildren of Anna Dekenah, who farmed near Tzaneen.

It is not improbable that this item dates to 1900.

Old hand hammered iron blade.

Fine wirework decorates it's neck.

The flared end sports an old leather grip.

Tsonga, Xhosa and Zulu Knobkerries

Six examples or 19th century to early 20th century origin.

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Zulu Knobkerrie / Circa 1900

This is the only example we know of where

hair remains mostly intact on decorative

covered hide. Deep patina of use.

Xhosa Knobkerrie / Circa 1900

An uncommon find. Bound with hide and decorated with very early studs.

Deep patina of use.

Zulu Knobkerrie / 19th Century

This example was adorned with copper wire and bound

hide to strengthen an inner hairline crack.

Deep Patina of use.

Tsonga Knobkerrie

19th Century

This object was discovered in an old German collection. It has 3 sets of 4 disks, much like Tsonga staffs were carved prior to 1900.

At three points it is bound with old copper wire to give added strength to an old crack. Deep patina of use.

Tsonga Disk - Knobkerrie

Circa 1900

Rediscovered in the UK

Ovambo Double Dagger

Circa 1900

Expertly restored "fishtail". Sold Mounted

Mongo Kundu-Konda Sword / Congo

Circa 1900

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Ngombe Shield - Congo / Circa 1900

Songye Axe - Congo / Circa 1920's

A fine, heavily studded form.

Wonderful Form

Fabulous Display

Old Patina of Use

African Wrought Steel

Broana Quiver - Ethiopia

Berber Dagger - Morocco / Early Collected

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