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A Senufo People wood carving,West African, of a hornbill bird or sejen, 46cm hightogether with a wood knobkerrie, with wirework grips,75cm longand a carved wood walking stick, the handle modelled as a closed fist,85cm long (3)Condition ReportThe top of the knobkerrie has damage and losses. Knocks and wear throughout. Losses to the paint on the Senufo figure.
Two African Wooden War Clubs, one in the form of a Knobkerrie with a pointed top, 63cm, the other with a triangular style head, 57cm (2)approval happens closer to the sale date, both appear to be in good condition, the flatter club, has a few natural cracks within the wood. otherwise generally good condition,
A LATE 19TH CENTURY ZULU KNOBKERRIE, of typical form, the tapering haft bearing white metal plaque engraved 'ZULU CLUB From EKOWE FORT 1879', the bottom of the haft pierced for a thong, 79cm long over all. Head and haft with splits, old sliver of wood inserted in to split in head. Following the defeat of British forces at Isandlwana, Colonel Charles Pearson was besieged by a large Zulu force at Fort Ekowe/Eshowe. He prepared a deserted church, school and missionary's house as a base to defend against the Zulu attack. The siege lasted from 23rd January to the 3rd April 1879 when the relief force arrived, led by the Pipers of the 91st Highlanders.
A SOUTH AFRICA 1877-79 CAMPAIGN MEDAL TO 1309 PTE H. HERBERT, 2-24TH FOOT South Africa Medal, clasp 1877-8-9, correctly engraved 1309 Pte H Herbert 2-24th Foot, condition GVF+; with cap badge, button and belt buckle of the 24th Foot; sold with a Knobkerrie, which the recipient likely brought home as a souvenirHenry Herbert was born in Kingston, London, in 1838. He attested on the 11th of September 1860, aged 22, giving his occupation as Labourer. He served with the 2-24th Foot in Mauritius for five years and five months, East Indies for seven years and seven months, in Gibraltar for seven months, a period of four months at home and one year eleven months in South Africa.Discharged at Secunderabad, India, on the 24th of January 1881 after 21 years and 117 days of service. He excelled as a soldier, had never been tried by district court martial and was in possession of the LSGC medal.
Britains - Four boxed Limited Edition sets from the Britains 'Zulu War' Series. Lot consists of Britains #45003 Zulu uMbonambi Regiment Advancing with Knobkerrie. #45005 Zulu inGobamakhosi Regiment Throwing Spear. #20057 'No Mercy' British 24th Foot Attacked by Zulu with Axe and similar. Sets appear in Mint condition, housed in Near Mint - Mint boxes. (This does not constitute a guarantee)
Britains - Zulu War Series [Gloss Collection], comprising: Set 45000 - British 24th Foot Standing Firing, Set 45001 - British 24th Foot Standing Loading, Set 45002 - British 24th Foot Lunging, Set 45003 - Zulu Advancing with Knobkerrie, Set 45004 - Zulu Firing Rifle & Set 45005 - Zulu Throwing Spear. Mint overall, contained in near Mint set boxes. [6]
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