An Exceptionally Large and Fine Zulu Knobkerrie
An Exceptionally Large and Fine Zulu Knobkerrie
Epoque 1800-1850
Medium Rhinoceros Horn
Dimension 80.5 cm (31³/₄ inches)
Rhinoceros horn
South Africa
19th Century
SIZE: 80.5cm long - 31⁵⁄₈ ins long / 480 grams
Epoque: 1800-1850
Medium: Rhinoceros Horn
Dimension: 80.5 cm (31³/₄ inches)
Provenance: David Baker, London
Pierre Loos, Brussels
Kevin Conru, Brussels
Finch and Co, London
Private UK collection
PUBLICATION: ‘The Art of Southeast Africa’ from the Conru Collection; 5 continents, Milan, 2002, illustrated no.78, page 140 and page 211
Literature: The exceptional length terminating with a large ovoid head. Superb golden-yellow colour with darker mottling to the slightly tapering long shaft.
Finch & Co
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