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Auction: 24113 - Orders, Decorations and Medals - e-Auction
Lot: 885

(x) A 19th Century Zulu Knobkerrie, 85cm, with unusual 'Honeycomb' patterned head, on plain haft, carved from red ivory wood

Provenance:
Acquired from the Talana Museum in Dundee, Natal, South Africa.
Ian Wilkinson collection from December 2003.
Present vendor from April 2008.

The red ivory wood is usually reserved for Zulu leaders or 'Indunas'.

Subject to 5% tax on Hammer Price in addition to 20% VAT on Buyer’s Premium.

Estimate
£200 to £300

Starting price
£150