{"product_id":"original-victorian-era-zulu-war-iklwa-twisted-neck-spear","title":"Original Victorian Era Zulu War Iklwa Twisted Neck Spear","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Under Shaka Zulu, the Zulu warrior carried a short stabbing spear with an approximate 10-18 inch blade over 1.5 inches wide fastened with wrapping to a 30” long wooden shaft. The head of the spear has a twisted neck and an iron forged base for hammering on the cowhide shield during pre-battle chants and celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ZULU IKLWA is a shorter-style assegai. This weapon was known as the iklwa or ixwa – for the sound that was heard as it was withdrawn from the victim's wound. Made famous in the Zulu Wars of South Africa, as seen in the films “Zulu” and “Zulu Dawn” and used by the Zulu tribe during the Battle of Isandlwana, the Battle of Rorke's Drift, and the Battle of Ulundi during the Zulu war in 1879 South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstructed of a steel tip with hide-like twine-reinforced socket and all wood shaft. The Zulu “Iklwa” is a must for Victorian history buffs or collectors of the Martini-Henry rifle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall Length: 48\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaft Length: 30”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlade: 18” x 1\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":26172047237,"sku":"ON8371","price":695.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/on8371__2.jpg?v=1602400742","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-victorian-era-zulu-war-iklwa-twisted-neck-spear","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}