{"product_id":"original-zulu-wars-circa-1879-selepe-battle-axe","title":"Original Zulu Wars Circa 1879 Selepe Battle Axe","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Almost certainly a British soldier's \"bring back\" this is a totally original to the period ZULU war axe traditionally referred to as a \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eselepe\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e carried in the left hand behind the cowhide shield, the short stabbing iklwa spear was carried in the right hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iron blade measures just over 8.5\" mounted on a wood shaft of just over 38\" in overall length. Sharp edge long ago dulled probably to save the children in the British soldier's household.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA Classic, unique is design, ZULU weapon from the time of their greatest victory and final defeat in 1879.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":38445353477,"sku":"ON9532","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/on9532__01.jpg?v=1599573765","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-zulu-wars-circa-1879-selepe-battle-axe","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}