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Antique Zulu

African Zulu Shields
Located in Venice, CA
Traditional South African Zulu shields date back to King Shaka Zulu and have been used by tribesman
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19th Century African Antique Zulu

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Wood, Paint

Antique African Zulu Shields
African Zulu Shields
H 21 in Dm 21 in
Zulu African Meatdish on Stand
Located in New York, NY
Zulu African Meatdish on stand. Dimensions: W 12" x H 21" (18.5" without stand) Property from
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19th Century African Antique Zulu

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Wood

Antique Zulu African Meatdish on Stand
Zulu African Meatdish on Stand
H 21 in W 12 in D 2 in
African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Nguni Pipe Group South Africa
Located in London, GB
Zulu /  Nguni Pipe Group South Africa Carved wood with metal liners, one rare very large sized pipe
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19th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest neck rest South Africa Raised on central pillars with geometric lozenge
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19th Century Zimbabwean Antique Zulu

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Wood

Zulu Tribal Carved Wood Snuff Container, South Africa Finely Carved Incised
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Zulu Tribal carved wood Snuff Container, South Africa A finely carved snuff container with finely
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Wood

An Extremely Fine South African Tsonga Prestige Staff by the ‘Baboon Master'
Located in London, GB
Zulu elder wearing a head-ring Superb silky reddish brown patina Late 19th Century Size: 104cm high
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Late 19th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Wood

Antique Lithograph of the Ethiopian Race - Negros, Kaffirs, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
woman of the village of Kouar 2. Peul Man of the same village in war costume Kaffirs 3. Zulu in
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1880s Antique Zulu

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Paper

Early Twentieth-Century South African Milk Pail ('Ithunga')
Located in London, GB
This fine early twentieth-century milk pail - known as an 'ithunga' - comes from the Zulu culture
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Hardwood

Early Twentieth-Century South African Headrest
Located in London, GB
This fine early twentieth-century headrest, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, was previously
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Hardwood

Early Twentieth-Century South African Milk Pail ('Ithunga')
Located in London, GB
This early-twentieth-century tall, narrow vessel, from the Zulu culture in South Africa, would have
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Hardwood

Antique Decorative Coloured Map of South Africa and Madagascar, 1882
Located in Langweer, NL
distribution of the colonial possessions and the independent African states at the time, like the Zulu Kingdom
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1880s Antique Zulu

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Paper

20th Century Pair of Oil on Boards by Percy Wort of Natal South African Scenes
Located in Dallas, TX
different styles and native Zulu working, on a landscape of streams and mountains, the Highveld, in the
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Early 20th Century South African Dutch Colonial Antique Zulu

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Giltwood, Paint

Rare Set of 24 Framed Lithographs of Game and Wild Animals
Located in Pewsey, GB
dangerous encounters with the fierce Zulu tribes of "Dingaan," in present-day central Natal, South Africa
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1840s South African Victorian Antique Zulu

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Paper

Captain / Sir C Pigott 1881 Howard & Son's Military Campaign Chest of Drawers
By Howard and Sons
Located in GB
Rifles; served in the Zulu War, 1879 (Medal with clasp); in the Boer War, 1881, with Mounted Infantry; in
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1880s English High Victorian Antique Zulu

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Walnut

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Naga Ceremonial Shields from the Naga Tribe in Burma 18th-19th Century
Located in New York, NY
Behold the captivating beauty and profound cultural significance of the Naga Ceremonial Shield, a remarkable piece of artistry and heritage. This exceptional shield, exquisitely craf...
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Late 18th Century Burmese Tribal Antique Zulu

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Hide, Paint

Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
By James Dixon & Sons
Located in Dereham, GB
Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker circa 1920s Engine turned Detail integral Lemon Squeezer Very Good Quality Makers Marks on Base R & D S&L In shield very good condition
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1920s British Art Deco Antique Zulu

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Silver Plate

Antique Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
Art Deco Silver Plated Cocktail Shaker
H 8.27 in W 3.55 in D 3.55 in
Middle Eastern Women Face Veil Bedouin, Sinai Bedouin Desert Garment
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Middle Eastern Bedouin women face veil, from the Bedouin tribes of the Sinai Desert. An amazing Niqab, Negev Bedouin veil from Palestine. Worked on a base of tiny silk embroidery wit...
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1910s Egyptian Folk Art Antique Zulu

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Textile

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
While shield and spear were central to African combat, this example by the Kuba People of Central Africa was most likely made to serve as a piece of trade currency. Many pre-coloniza...
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Early 20th Century Congolese Tribal Antique Zulu

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Iron

Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
Kuba Currency Spear, circa 1900
H 76.5 in W 6.5 in D 0.25 in
Exceptional Coco de Mer from the Seychelles
Located in Schellebelle, BE
Beautiful Coco de Mer, Coco de Fesses or Coco D'Amour from the Seychelles Islands in particular from Isle Pralin, this iconic nut has a great warm color and shine, it has its symmetr...
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1930s Seychellois Antique Zulu

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Coconut

Exceptional Coco de Mer from the Seychelles
Exceptional Coco de Mer from the Seychelles
H 12.21 in W 11.03 in D 6.3 in
Antique Tribal Dance Shield, Tutsi, Rwanda
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Tutsi Ceremonial dance shield. Rwanda-Burundi Second quarter, 20th century. Wood, natural pigment Measures: 20” long x 7 1/4” wide x 4” deep (50.5 x 18 x 10 cm). Provenance: Col...
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1940s Rwandan Tribal Antique Zulu

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Wood

Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask
Located in Austin, TX
Revel in the mystique of tribal artistry with this Early 20th Century Pende "Circumcision Ceremonial" Mask. This evocative piece, crafted meticulously by hand, showcases the profound...
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Early 20th Century Ivorian Antique Zulu

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Wood

Antique African Wabi Sabi Stool / Chair, Decorative Object, Early 20th Century
Located in Odense, DK
Such a charming decorative stool / chair for the modern interior. This is a multi functional item that can be used as a stool, pedestal or table. Hand crafted in Africa in the early ...
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Early 20th Century African Organic Modern Antique Zulu

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Wood, Oak

Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
By Walter Antonis
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wengé bench, Walter Anthonis, Dutch, 1960s Solid wengé piece which could act as both coffee table and bench. Beautiful joints. Would fit as well in a Minimalist modern decor as ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Antique Zulu

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Wenge

Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
Wengé Slatted Bench or Coffee Table
H 15.75 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania
Located in Schagen, NL
Masai Shield hand painted with pigments on (Cow)hide. This stunning elliptical graphic shield was probably owned by a warrior herder as younger warriors were only permitted to have b...
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Folk Art Antique Zulu

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Hide, Wood

Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania
Midcentury Masai Shield, Kenya/Tanzania
H 24.81 in W 16.15 in D 1.97 in
Utilitarian African Tribal Bowl of Gala or Karo People from Southern Ethiopia
Located in Miami, FL
A beautiful dark, chocolate-colored wooden bowl made by the Gala or Karo people in Southern Ethiopia and carved out of a solid block of wood, it served as a utilitarian object in eve...
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20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Antique Zulu

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Wood

Andrianna Shamaris Live Edge Teak Wood Coffee Table or Bench
By Andrianna Shamaris
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful teak wood panels joined to expose a natural live edge. We bleached the wood and added a light white wash and midcentury style legs. Perfect for inside or outside living. T...
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2010s Organic Modern Antique Zulu

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Wood, Teak, Reclaimed Wood

Decorative Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Tribal Man Dark Wood
Located in Draper, UT
Hand-Carved African Sculpture of Kneeling Male made of Dark Wood. Hand-carved in Kenya. This carving is gorgeously detailed with a smooth sculpted face, hair tied back and ears ador...
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Mid-20th Century Kenyan Tribal Antique Zulu

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Wood

19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield
Located in Redding, CT
19th Century Indo-Persian Dhal Separ Steel Shield . Intricate decorative design with Brass inlay. Convex steel and iron shield with gold inlay and applied brass floral embellishments...
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Early 19th Century Anglo-Indian Antique Zulu

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Metal, Brass, Steel, Iron

Carved Wood African Headdress on Later Iron Stand
Located in Buchanan, MI
Carved wood African headdress on later iron stand.
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20th Century African Antique Zulu

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Wood

Mid Century Organic Wooden Scandinavian Wabi Sabi Coffee Table, Made in 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Outstanding unique Scandinavian organic shaped wooden coffee table / pedestal in solid stained pine. Impressive lines with an additional book shelve. This vintage piece is in great c...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Brutalist Antique Zulu

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Pine

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Zulu Pipe with Masterful Inlay in Wood
Located in New York, NY
Zulu Pipe with Masterful Inlay in Wood Though it is unclear how precisely the pewter inlay on this
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Wood

Handsomely framed and matted original Photograph of Zulu Warrior
Located in Queenstown, MD
Handsomely framed and matted original Photograph of Zulu Warrior, c.1900. From Germany.
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Early 20th Century German Antique Zulu

African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Love Letter Necklace South Africa
Located in London, GB
African tribal antique Zulu bead work necklace Necklace South Africa A fine old Zulu bead work
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Early 20th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Glass

Early Zulu Wood Smoking Pipe on Custom Stand, South Africa Smooth Finish
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A smaller and finely detailed antique wood Zulu smoking pipe, with simple form, wood, on a custom
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Wood

Antique Zulu Carved Wood Pipe Elegant Form on Stand, South Africa Smooth Patina
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A beautifully carved antique Zulu among pipe, wood, with elegant form, on a custom stand from
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Wood

Early Zulu Carved Wood Pipe with Beaded Stem and Strap on Stand South Africa
Located in Santa Fe, NM
A sweetly carved wood antique Zulu smoking pipe on a custom stand. From a museum collection. Wood
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Wood

Rare Linen Document, circa 1870
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
: circa 1870. While humorous in depicting Zulus mimicking Western styles it is also a reference to the
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Zulu

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Linen

Rare Linen Document, circa 1870
Rare Linen Document, circa 1870
H 33.9 in W 29.5 in D 0.4 in
Unique Victorian Engraved Blue Glass Wine Bottle; ‘Blown by Jospeh Brown 1879’
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
the Anglo-Zulu war, the opening of the worlds first Christmas grotto and the longest ever fog in the
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1870s English High Victorian Antique Zulu

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Blown Glass

Ethnographic Assemblage
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Two distinct 19th century objects make up this simple "assemblage": a Zulu weapon called a
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19th Century Antique Zulu

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Wood

African Tribal Antique Zulu Headrest Neck Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest South Africa, A fine large Zulu hard wood neck rest, This Zulu neck rest is
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Late 19th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Wood

Two Zulu Beaded Collars
Located in London, GB
Two Zulu tribal collars or necklaces, made up of concentric circles of small glass beads. One in
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Early 20th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Beads

Two Zulu Beaded Collars
Two Zulu Beaded Collars
H 9.06 in Dm 9.06 in
African Zulu Ukhamba Beer Vessel
Located in Chicago, IL
The Zulu people of South Africa create ceramic works of unrivaled balance and weightlessness. This
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Terracotta

Antique Print of a Zulu Man by Grégoire, 1883
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Zoulou'. Original antique print of a Zulu man. This print originates from
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Late 19th Century Antique Zulu

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Paper

Vintage Zulu Beaded Collar Necklace, South Africa, Early 20th Century
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
Africa, early 20th century. South African Zulu beaded collar. Measures: H 80 x Ø 2.2 cm.
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Early 20th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Beads

Pair of Zulu Women’s Ceremonial Hats on Stands, Late 19th c.
Located in Pasadena, CA
A pair of Zulu woman's ceremonial hats on stand. Cotton, human hair, red ochre over grass-fiber
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19th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Cotton

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest neck rest. Raised on a circular central pillar with geometric lozenge shaped
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19th Century Zimbabwean Antique Zulu

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Wood

African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
African Tribal Art Fine Zulu Neck Rest Head Rest South Africa
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H 4.73 in W 6.7 in D 1.97 in
African Tribal Art Antique Zulu Studded Knobkerrie Club South Africa War Clubs
Located in London, GB
Zulu Carved wood with metal liners, one rare very large sized pipe Measures: Lengths 14, 8, 7
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19th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Wood

Panoramic Photograph of the Arrival of the Australian Fleet in Sydney, 1913
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
during the Anglo-Zulu War in the Naval Brigade, he earned the Zulu Medal as a Sub Lieutenant. Rising
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1910s English Antique Zulu

Oak Barge Board with the Insignia of Admiral Sir G.E. Patey
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
ashore during the Anglo-Zulu War in the Naval Brigade, he earned the Zulu Medal as a Sub Lieutenant
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1890s English Antique Zulu

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Oak

Large Antique Victorian Double Compartment Glass Spirit Barrell Decanter, c1880
Located in Whitburn, GB
original wooden frame. Historical Relevance Hand-blown around the time of The Anglo-Zulu War which
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1870s Antique Zulu

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Blown Glass

Staffordshire Macombo and Lion Spill Vase
By Staffordshire
Located in Chelmsford, Essex
into separate cages with the help of assistants. His name came from a Zulu chieftain who fought against
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1870s English Victorian Antique Zulu

Staffordshire Macombo and Lion Spill Vase
Staffordshire Macombo and Lion Spill Vase
H 8.08 in W 5.91 in D 2.37 in
Trio of Antique Scottish Mounted Taxidermy Hunting Trophies, circa 1876
Located in London, GB
contracted during the Zulu Campaign, aged 45. This tablet is erected by his brother officers in token of
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Late 19th Century Great Britain (UK) Antique Zulu

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Brass

The Master of the Hounds
By John Charlton
Located in Sheffield, MA
turned once again to men and horses in battle with a theme from the Zulu War: After the charge: 17th
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1880s Victorian Antique Zulu

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Oil

The Master of the Hounds
The Master of the Hounds
H 47.5 in W 39.5 in D 3 in
Antique Print of Zulu People, 1865
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Zulu Kaffirs of Natal, South Africa'. Print of Zulu people (also known as
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Mid-19th Century Antique Zulu

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Paper

Antique Print of Zulu People, 1865
Antique Print of Zulu People, 1865
H 7.49 in W 10.24 in D 0.02 in
19th Century African Zulu War Club "Knobkerrie" Killing Stick
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
19th century Zulu war club known as a Knobkerrie made from the wood of a root ball or wad and
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19th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Wood

Traditional Primitive African Tribal Zulu Meat Tray From South Africa
Located in Miami, FL
Traditional Primitive African tribal meat tray from the Zulu people of South Africa. Possibly late
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Late 19th Century South African Primitive Antique Zulu

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Wood

Set of Three Tribal Zulu Wood Pipes on Stands, South Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Set of three Tribal Zulu wood pipes on stands, South Africa Three early Zulu wood pipes, one
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Wood

Period Signed French Picture Alphonse Marie Adolphe De Neuville Napoleon
By Alphonse Marie de Neuville
Located in Roma, IT
, the Crimean War, the Zulu War, and portraits of soldiers. Some of his works have been collected by the
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Zulu

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Wood

The End of day - British 1900's oil painting hunting scene inn hounds horses
By John Charlton
Located in London, GB
returned to the Sudan campaign. His next military subject was from the Zulu War, After the Charge: 17th
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19th Century Realist Antique Zulu

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Oil

Zulu Headrest, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
An old and elegant late 19th century Zulu headrest. Headrests were used by men and women to protect
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19th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Wood

Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Knobkerrie
Located in New York, NY
Knobkerries were ubiquitously carried by South African men as weapons and symbols of status. While typically designed as utilitarian objects, they were oftentimes crafted with a grea...
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Late 19th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

19th Century Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
An elegant snuff gourd with very fine wirework detailing. To make these wirework patterns, brass or copper wire was cut into small strips, turned at right angles at both ends, and th...
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Late 19th Century South African Antique Zulu

19th Century Tribal Zulu Prestige Vessel, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
This early Zulu vessel is part of a small group of highly decorative vessels, made in the mid-to
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Mid-19th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Wood

Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu or Ndebele Knobkerrie
Located in New York, NY
A South African knobkerrie designed to project power and intimidate enemies. This impressive piece features a shaft intricately decorated with brass and copper wirework and a spheric...
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Late 19th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

Rare 19th Century Zulu Engraved Cow Horns, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
encounters between British and Zulu regiments in the Anglo- Zulu War of 1879 and surrounding events
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1870s South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Horn

Early 20th Century Tribal Zulu Meat Platter, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
This platter, which features two large, ovular plates and a pair of small, detached circular dishes for condiments, presents a beautiful sense of geometric composition from both fron...
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Early 20th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Wood

Late 19th Century Tribal Zulu Snuff Gourd, South Africa
Located in New York, NY
Gourds were a favored item among southern African tribes, carried by both men and women and decorated with a wide variety of methods, whether incised, inlaid with detailed wire patte...
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Late 19th Century South African Tribal Antique Zulu

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Beads

Zulu Knobkierrie Club
Located in New York, NY
This large Zulu carved wood knobkierrie club has a cylindrical shaft wrapped with interwoven brass
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19th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Brass

African Tribal Antique Zulu Pipe South Africa
Located in London, GB
Antique Zulu pipe South Africa A rare skilfully made Zulu tobacco pipe with u shaped stem
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Early 20th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Wood

African Tribal Fine Rare Zulu Knobkerrie Staff
Located in London, GB
African tribal fine rare Zulu Staff knobkerrie  A fine hard wood wire wound staff with dual
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1890s South African Antique Zulu

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Wood

African Tribal Antique Zulu Bead Work Apron Belt, South Africa
Located in London, GB
African tribal antique Zulu bead work apron belt South Africa A fine old Zulu bead work apron belt
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Early 20th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Glass

African Tribal Art Vintage Zulu Xhosa Bead Work Tobacco Bag
Located in London, GB
African tribal art vintage Zulu or Xhosa bead work tobacco bag Woven cloth with geometric bead
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Early 20th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Beads

African tribal Fine Antique Zulu Head Rest Neck rest South Africa
Located in London, GB
A fine Zulu head rest South Africa, A fine large Zulu hard wood neck rest, This type of neck
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Early 20th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Wood

Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Triangle Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate triangle carvings.
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Early 20th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Clay

Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Arch Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate arch carvings.
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Early 20th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Clay

Early 20th Century White Clay Zulu Pot with Intricate Diamond Shaped Etchings
Located in Amarillo, TX
White clay zulu pot with intricate diamond carvings.
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Early 20th Century South African Antique Zulu

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Clay

Painted Plaster Portrait Library Bust of a Priest, Milford House
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
Alexander III – whose career as a British Army officer included the capture of the last king of the Zulus
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Late 19th Century Irish Late Victorian Antique Zulu

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Plaster

19th Century Painted Plaster Portrait Library Bust of St. Francis of Assisi
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
British Army officer included the capture of the last king of the Zulus; he was also, allegedly, the first
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1890s Late Victorian Antique Zulu

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Plaster

19th Century Painted Plaster Portrait Library Bust of St. Patrick, Milford House
Located in Bedford, Bedfordshire
– whose career as a British Army officer included the capture of the last king of the Zulus; he was also
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Late 19th Century Irish Late Victorian Antique Zulu

Materials

Plaster

Large 19th Century Bronze Figure of Dick Whittington
Located in Suffolk, GB
bronze figure of Major-General William Earle (1880) standing athwart a Zulu shield on St George’s Plateau
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19th Century British Antique Zulu

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Bronze

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Antique Zulu For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique zulu available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and beads, every antique zulu was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an antique zulu — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique zulu, designed in the style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

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Prices for an antique zulu start at $167 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $1,183.