Original Victorian Era Zulu Wars Wooden Knobkierie War Club - circa 1879

Original Item: Only one available. Once the Battle is over, the victorious have the right to stroll the field looking for spoils to bring home to remind them of their Victory. England has been full of such items but sadly in years since WW2 most everything has gone. This genuine Zulu Knobkierie is a very nice example that no doubt some young British trooper found on the battle field and brought back to England as a remembrance. This example is a real skull crusher and measures 22" overall and is carved from one piece of hardwood. The round war head is 4 1/2" in diameter. Of huge proportions this was clearly intended for close quarter combat rather than for use as a missile. The ball still shows the chisel marks of the original carver and cracks due to age and moisture variations. Ready to display. Hard to believe that the Zulu Native warriors destroyed most of a Regiment (24th of Foot) in 1879 being armed with clubs, spears and shields. Wonderfully recalled in the Movies ZULU and ZULU