Rare 19th Century Zulu Executioner’s Knobkerrie “Mfecane II”
Description
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
Provenance: UK Market, documented acquisition
Description:
Executioner Knobkerrie – “Mfecane II”
Shaft: Warm honey maple (rare light tone), octagonal grip flowing to a tapered butt
Head: Beautiful Deep blood-chestnut sphere, studded with hand-hammered iron studs, dark patina in-between
Hills Collectibles Code Named “Mfecane II” ; check out its cousins in our listings.
Historical Note:
“The executioner’s iwisa was never cleaned – the stains proved loyalty to the king.”
Condition Report:
Studs 100 % original, no repairs, tight studs, scratches, dents commensurate to age
Wood sound – light surface scratches
honey glow + chestnut depth
Perfect For:
A must have for serious collectors
Museums / Universities
