This lot includes a South African Zulu-style axe, and a Zulu Knobkerrie Carved Wood Cane. Probably Swazi or Sotho in origin, axes of this type were traded to and favoured by Zulu warriors, as the Zulus did not manufacture their own. Flat sheetmetal manufacturing was introduced in South Africa during the early 1920s. As such, this axe was most likely used for agricultural and or ceremonial purposes rather than warfare as the last Zulu rebellion, the Bambatha Rebellion, was in 1906. To be an accomplished stick fighter is an integral part of Zulu manhood. These knobkerrie sticks are still carried, despite efforts to make them illegal. It is not uncommon to see a Zulu man in Western dress carrying one, and they appear at all ceremonies. The solid wood, carved in approximate imitation of a British cane, with the grip swelled to serve as a club. Tapered to the tip which is worn from use as a cane. The solid wood axe handle has three separate scrolled sections that taper down in size located just below the metal axe head. The wood appears to be African Mukwa, also known as African Teak or Blood Wood. The flat sheet metal axe head is blunt round, the edge having dulled with use. The Zulu-style axe is in good overall condition, the solid wood shaft has slight gouging and scuffing exhibited, soiling noted. The flat metal axe head appears to be late 20th century manufactured, patina, rust and soiling noted. Measures 27.5"L x 5.75" head. The Zulu Knobkerrie Carved Wood Stick is in good overall condition, no marring noted, measures 38"L, with a 3.25" diameter head.