Original Victorian Era Zulu War Assegai Iklwa Short Spear circa 1879 MG 15 the "ball" has a 3

the "ball" has a 3

THEY HAVE BEEN NEWLY PAINTED

Brass fretted full guard with sharkskin grip and brass wire binding

The traditional wavy blade is hand forged from iron/steel and shows the incredible grain of the metal

Original Victorian Era Zulu War Assegai Iklwa Short Spear circa 1879 MG 15 the "ball" has a 3Original Item: Only One Available. Under Shaka Zulu, the Zulu warrior carried a short stabbing spear with an approximate 8 10 inch blade over 1. 5 inches wide fastened with wrapping to a 30" long wooden shaft. The ZULU IKLWA is a shorter style assegai. This weapon was known as the iklwa or ixwa for the sound that was heard as it was withdrawn from the victim's wound. Made famous in the Zulu Wars of South Africa, as seen in the films "Zulu" and "Zulu