{"product_id":"zulu-warrior-knobkerrie-hand-carved-iwisa-club-from-south-africa","title":"Zulu Warrior Knobkerrie – Hand-Carved Iwisa Club from South Africa","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"508\" data-end=\"577\"\u003eOwn an Authentic Zulu Knobkerrie – Hand-Carved in South Africa\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"579\" data-end=\"913\"\u003eFrom the same master bladesmiths who forge our museum-grade Iklwa spears comes a new piece of Zulu heritage — the \u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"702\"\u003eIwisa\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as the \u003cstrong data-start=\"722\" data-end=\"736\"\u003eKnobkerrie\u003c\/strong\u003e. Hand-carved from dense African hardwood and finished to a deep, natural sheen, this is the traditional long-range weapon carried by Zulu warriors from the age of Shaka onward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"1220\"\u003eUnlike mass-produced “decorative” clubs, each Iwisa is \u003cstrong data-start=\"970\" data-end=\"1020\"\u003eindividually crafted by South African artisans\u003c\/strong\u003e using historically faithful designs. The solid spherical head is shaped from a single piece of hardwood, perfectly balanced for throwing or close combat — just as the Nguni and Zulu peoples intended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eThe Iwisa served many roles: a battlefield side-arm, a long-range projectile weapon, a symbol of leadership, and even an everyday walking stick during times of peace. Today, it stands as an unmistakable icon of Southern African culture and warrior tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1482\" data-end=\"1700\"\u003eIf you collect historical weapons, reenact, display Zulu-era pieces, or simply love the film \u003cem data-start=\"1575\" data-end=\"1581\"\u003eZulu\u003c\/em\u003e as much as the rest of us — this Iwisa makes a stunning companion to the Iklwa.\u003cbr data-start=\"1661\" data-end=\"1664\"\u003eHandmade. Authentic. No compromises.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1702\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1707\" data-end=\"1729\"\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1730\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1764\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1732\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eLength:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 60cm (2ft)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.8kg\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e African hardwood (single-piece construction)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1906\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1871\"\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-polished natural oil finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1907\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1979\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1909\" data-end=\"1920\"\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-carved to order by expert craftsmen in South Africa\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1981\" data-end=\"1984\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1986\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eA Note on Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eEvery Iwisa is a unique work. Grain, colour, and knob shape naturally vary — just like the originals. No two are identical, and that’s exactly the point.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"History Front","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55372585599352,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0715\/8179\/4579\/files\/CopyofCopyofUntitledDesign_11.png?v=1764168807","url":"https:\/\/historyfront.com\/products\/zulu-warrior-knobkerrie-hand-carved-iwisa-club-from-south-africa","provider":"History Front","version":"1.0","type":"link"}