Knobkerrie / Iwisa (Zulu War Club)
Impact / Throwing weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginSouthern Africa (Zulu People) (18th-19th Century (King Shaka Zulu))
Wield TypeSingle-handed
MaterialDense ironwood with large spherical root knob
Length60 - 80 cm cm
Weight0.6 - 1.2 kg kg
History
Iconic wooden war club of Zulu warriors (Iwisa) paired with the large Ishlangu shield. Used for crushing close-range strikes and accurate throwing up to 15 meters.
About
The spherical head smashes helmets, strikes over shield edges, and delivers crushing downward blows to collarbones.