Original Shaka Zulu Film Prop Isihlangu Cow Hide Battle Shield - Warrior Russian Artillery Army Serial Number 35897474

Army Serial Number 35897474

The Majority of these photos are printed on original period paper

on the butt plate tang

11th November

92mm x 57mm Barrels offered in excellent condition

Original Shaka Zulu Film Prop Isihlangu Cow Hide Battle Shield - Warrior Russian Artillery Army Serial Number 35897474Original Item: This shield was produced for the film SHAKA ZULU Mini Series which aired in 1986. It was acquired from a private collection. It is the traditional battle shield of the ZULU tribe warriors under their leader Shaka known as an Isihlangu. This shield was handmade in the traditional fashion of raw cowhide. The pattern is brown and white and it has a central stiffening shaft of wood known as the mgobo which is correctly decorated with a