ZULU INDUNA'S STAFF C.1850-70

55 1/2" length. Hardwood, worked exactly as the assegai hafts and knobkerries. Tapered trough its length with a slight curvature and expanded mushroom form head. Some wear and edge chips to the head. The balance with fine lustrous patina exactly as found on the weapons. The induna was the chief's representative oat the village level and served both in peace and at war.