Zemanek-Münster

Rare club

South Africa, Zulu
not available anymore
Provenance
Old British Collection
Size
L: 43 cm
L: 16.9 inch

Description

animal horn, brass, additional: headring, fine plant fibre netting, remains of old collection label

Rare animal horn clubs have always been considered particularly valuable and highly valued. As a status symbol, their property was reserved for great hunters. The rare material was difficult to work with, but was very durable and also had great magical effectiveness.


Comparing literature

Klopper, Sandra et. al., The Art of Southern Africa, Milan 2007, No. 89

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