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1995.53.1

Hardwood club ('knobkerrie') with plain shaft and head decorated with incised geometric patterns on the head. [ASh [OPS move] 25/5/2016]

1995.53.1

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Collection type
Object
Description
Hardwood club ('knobkerrie') with plain shaft and head decorated with incised geometric patterns on the head. [ASh [OPS move] 25/5/2016]
Geographical reference
South Africa
Africa > Southern Africa > South Africa
KwaZulu-Natal
Cultural groups
Zulu
Person
Field collector Unnamed relative of G.I. Fray
PRM source G.I. Fray
Date / Period
Date made: 1800-1900?, uncertain
Date collected
Unknown
Acquisition information
Donated: 11/1995
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Process Carved, Process Incised
Dimensions
Length: max 528 mm, Diameter: max 75 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1995.53.1

Search terms: Weapon, Club

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