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19th century Zulu knobkerrie, c.…
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Sydney
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8-Dec-2024
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19th century Zulu knobkerrie, c.1880s. Polished horn. Collected by British army Boer war veteran, William Kenney. Smaller horn examples such as this were reserved for use by chiefs and Kings as symbol of status and authority. Length 45 cm, diameter 4.8 cm weight 161g. Provenance: gifted to his daughter, Sylvia Kenney; thence by descent.
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Tribal: African