Featured in this lot is this South African Zulu Iklwa stabbing spear. The spear shows contemporary construction with cowhide wrapped below the blade and a stainless steel blade. The Iklwa is a short spear used by the Zulu; it is an easily wielded wood spear with a razor sharp iron spike. It was the mid-range weapon of Shaka Zulu, who allegedly invented the weapon as part of his military reforms. The condition of this Iklwa is good, with no obvious signs of damage. The measurements of this stabbing spear are 38 1/4" x 1 3/4" x 1".