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Two 19th Century African Tribal Clubs. Ceremonial Zulu Knobkerrie with Carved Bulbous End and Carved Wood Club with Metal Blade, C1890
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Two 19th Century African Tribal Clubs. Ceremonial Zulu Knobkerrie with Carved Bulbous End and Carved Wood Club with Metal Blade, C1890

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Sold 21 January 2021 · Curious Antiques
This “Two 19th Century African Tribal Clubs. Ceremonial Zulu Knobkerrie with Carved Bulbous End and Carved Wood Club with Metal Blade, C1890” found a buyer.

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Two rare and interesting 19th century African tribal clubs, c1890. One is a Zulu knobkerrie with carved bulbous end (the carving denotes it was probably used for ceremonial purposes). The second is a primitively hand carved club with metal (iron) blade. Both have aged beautifully and have great colour/patina and are in good condition with no obvious defects.

A rare opportunity to buy genuine African tribal antiques.

Size: Knobkerrie 64 cm long x 7.5 cm wide; Metal bladed club 69 cm long x 14 cm wide

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

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SA353306
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Dealers Notes

Curious Antiques specialises in sourcing fine, rare and unusual antiques and curiosities. We are passionate about customer satisfaction and will do all we can to ensure you are happy and in the unlikely event you are not offer a no questions asked returns policy. We accept payment via paypal, bank transfer, cheque and cash.

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Two rare and interesting 19th century African tribal clubs, c1890.
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One is a Zulu knobkerrie with carved bulbous end (the carving denotes it was probably used for ceremonial purposes).
Curious Antiques

The second is a primitively hand carved club with metal (iron) blade. Both have aged beautifully and have great colour/patina and are in good condition with no obvious defects.

A rare opportunity to buy genuine African tribal antiques.

Size: Knobkerrie 64 cm long x 7.5 cm wide; Metal bladed club 69 cm long x 14 cm wide

Date of Manufacture

Curious Antiques has dated this piece to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA353306
Dealers Internal Ref
SA34/15
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Two 19th Century African Tribal Clubs. Ceremonial Zulu Knobkerrie with Carved Bulbous End and Carved Wood Club with Metal Blade, C1890

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Two 19th Century African Tribal Clubs. Ceremonial Zulu Knobkerrie with Carved Bulbous End and Carved Wood Club with Metal Blade, c1890
Two 19th Century African Tribal Clubs. Ceremonial Zulu Knobkerrie with Carved Bulbous End and Carved Wood Club with Metal Blade, c1890
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