War Axe

While I doubt if they are still chopping each other up with such nasty implements I would definitely find knowledgable advice before commiting .
It wouldn,t have to be very old to be an authentic axe .Good luck !
 
I would think 10/$100.00 would be a little more realistic,but that's just me.
 
Zulu warriors also wielded shields, which they used both to protect themselves and as an offensive weapon. They were trained to hook the shield behind their enemy's shield, and push it out of the way, which exposed the foe's body to attack. In addition, some warriors still carried long throwing spears; others had European firearms, like old flint-lock muskets, "but they weren't very skilled in using them, and had to use poor powder and homemade bullets," Knight says. Chiefs often carried axes with triangular-shaped blades, "although these were more of a symbol of status," Knight adds.

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/case_zulu/clues.html

It doesn't look like much of a weapon considering the spear and ironwood clubs they used but who knows. Looks too simple to make and fake. Good luck.

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I think the bludgening weapon of choice was a knobkerrie

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This (The E-Bay item) looks like a load of junk someone made in their garden shed on a rainy afternoon. :rolleyes:
 
I live in South Africa and that is no Zulu Weapon.They use Broad blade stabbing spears wirth a short and long handle,cattle skin shields and knobkieries as there tradisional battle equipment.
 
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