Annals of the South African Museum, Volume 58The Museum, 1974 - Natural history |
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... blade of about fifteen inches in length , and altogether of heavier make , is usually reserved to be broken short should it be required for use in closer conflict . The head of the assagai is attached to the shaft by the insertion of ...
... blade of about fifteen inches in length , and altogether of heavier make , is usually reserved to be broken short should it be required for use in closer conflict . The head of the assagai is attached to the shaft by the insertion of ...
Page 314
... blade attached to a short handle or haft . It is also called u - dini . 2. I - Jozi.A stabbing assegai , with a blade as broad but longer than the isi - nkempe . 3. I - Rwana . A small - bladed weapon for throwing either in war or ...
... blade attached to a short handle or haft . It is also called u - dini . 2. I - Jozi.A stabbing assegai , with a blade as broad but longer than the isi - nkempe . 3. I - Rwana . A small - bladed weapon for throwing either in war or ...
Page 318
... blade and long round neck for throwing , D , general , the most common for all purposes 461 intshuntshe ( pron . intjuntje , but cf. intsuntshe ) 1. assegai with a long blade , D. 2. long narrow blade with no neck ; heavy spear used for ...
... blade and long round neck for throwing , D , general , the most common for all purposes 461 intshuntshe ( pron . intjuntje , but cf. intsuntshe ) 1. assegai with a long blade , D. 2. long narrow blade with no neck ; heavy spear used for ...
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Pottery | 127 |
Woodcarving | 140 |
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