African Hand Carved Zulu Spear
Height: 110 cm
Handcrafted African Zulu spear
This Zulu spear originates from South Africa where you will find the heart of the Zulu nation. The Zulu spear has been crafted to the highest of qualities with the addition of Zulu bead work on the shaft of the wooden Spear handle. The beaded Zulu spear has a metal head that is burnt to a black metal color with a Springbuck fur handle grip just under the head of the Zulu spear.
Halfway down the shaft of the Zulu spear you will find Zulu beaded work that is set in the wonderful colors and patterns common to the Zulu culture that has been hand woven onto the spear by traditional Zulu woman.
At the base of the Zulu spear on the opposite side to the spear head is another Springbuck fir grip. This Zulu beaded spear is a common weapon used by traditional Zulu's dating back many years. The Zulu culture is the biggest tribal culture in South Africa and the Zulu is notorious as a brutal fighter. To find out more about the Zulu culture and traditions click here and visit our tribal information page.
The Zulu spear is usually accompanied by a Knob-Kerrie and both these two weapon would be attached in battle to the Zulu shield.
Zulu bead work which has become world renowned has been said to be the best bead work in the world and many top designers are now using Zulu bead work in their creations. The combination of Zulu weapons and bead work has been around for generations and there are many collectors of African weapons with Zulu beads.
This Zulu Spear will not disappoint and makes for an excellent wall hanging in any home or an addition to any collection
A true Zulu Spear creation
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