An Exceptionally Large and Fine Zulu Knobkerrie

Rhinoceros horn
South Africa
19th Century

SIZE: 80.5cm long - 31??? ins long / 480 grams

PROVENANCE: David Baker, London
Pierre Loos, Brussels
Kevin Conru, Brussels
Finch and Co, London
Private UK collection

PUBLICATION: ‘The Art of Southeast Africa’ from the Conru Collection; 5 continents, Milan, 2002, illustrated no.78, page 140 and page 211

The exceptional length terminating with a large ovoid head. Superb golden-yellow colour with darker mottling to the slightly tapering long shaft.