African Zulu Cowhide Shield with Spear and Mallet
Located in Norton, MA
Rare artwork by the tribe of Zulu in Africa, the native weapon to attack the enemy and animal, and protect oneself.
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Zulu Spear
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Shaka of the Zulu invented a shorter-style spear with a two-foot shaft and which had a larger, broader blade one foot long.
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