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Zulu KwaZulu Cow Hide Tribal Shield & Kuwfta Spear

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 600.00 USD
Zulu KwaZulu Cow Hide Tribal Shield & Kuwfta Spear
Available in this lot we have a Zulu KwaZulu cow hide tribal shield and a Kuwfta stabbing spear. The shield is constructed out of a pointed oval piece of hardened cowhide with slots running up the center with other strips of hide woven into the cut slots. The shield has a straps across the back with a wooden pole running through the center. The Kuwfta spear is a short handled spear used for melee combat with a long steel double bladed spear tip. The spear shows a leaf shaped blade with a hide wrap around the bade. The shield was used with throwing spears with the stabbing spear kept behind the shield as a last defense. The pieces show good condition overall with some wear due to age. The shield measures 20 3/4" wide by 39" tall with a 55" long pole and the spear measures 43 1/2" long with a 17" long blade.