Original Zulu Wars Selepe Battle Axe - Circa 1879 Nepalese Cache Extras Including the barrel

Including the barrel

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It is offered in very good condition with minimal wear

Original Zulu Wars Selepe Battle Axe - Circa 1879 Nepalese Cache Extras Including the barrelOriginal 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 selepe, carried in the left hand behind the cowhide shield. The short stabbing iklwa spear was carried in the right hand. This is one of the longer examples we have had, with the iron blade measuring just over 13" mounted on a wood shaft of just over 16", with an overall length of