Knobkerries
South Africa
Wood, wire
First half 20th century
44 by 13 by 9 inches (112 by 33 by 23 cm) as based
A group of six knobkerries, mounted together on a wooden base. These were originally used as weapons during battle but have evolved into items of prestige for daily use.
Ex collection Fifi White, Berkeley, CA.
$2000
