Iwisa / Knobkerrie

Phansi Museum
Berea, South Africa

A Zulu wooden stick. It typically has a spherical shaped head with different designs for each owner. It is used by Nguni men for combat, or as a swagger stick, ceremonial object or even a snuff container

Details

Title: Iwisa / Knobkerrie
Location Created: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Original Source: Phansi Museum
Colour: Natural

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