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Zulu ‘Selepe’ Battle Axe

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Zulu ‘Selepe’ Battle Axe African Axe %%alt5%% %%alt6%%
Almost certainly a British Soldier's "bring back" this is totally original to the period. ZULU war axe traditionally referred to as a "selepe" carried in the left hand behind the cowhide shield, the short stabbing iklwa spear was carried in the right hand.

Unique in style this Zulu battle-axe has typical Zulu cross hatching decoration to the iron shaft behind the cutting edge. Shaft is made of African hardwood with a good, dark aged patina. A Classic, unique design, ZULU weapon from the time of their greatest victory and final defeat in 1879.
Price
£375.00  UK
$498.64  USA
€428.78  EU
 The price has been listed in British Pounds.
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DimensionsLength Of Shaft: 98cm Height Of Axehead: 22.5cm Width Of Axehead: 5cm Crossbar: 11cm Category Antique Arms and Militaria Date 1840  Late Victorian Antiques Origin African Condition Very good dark age patina head firm in shaft Item code as1209a036 / Zulu axe Status Sold

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