ISIHLANGU is a combat or war shield used by the Zulu people of southern Africa during the Anglo Zulu war. The shield is usually hand crafted by the Zulu tribesmen in KwaZulu natal. The authentic Zulu shield are made with Nguni cowhide. Zulu or Nguni are cattle indigenous to southern Africa and are used in much of Zulu life. Zulu shield perfected by king shaka was seen to have medicinal and magical powers giving the warrior strength and protection. Zulu shield is currently used for ceremonial and decorative purposes.
ISIHALANGU bar stool is created as a symbol of strength, power and protection
PRODUCT FEATURES
ISIHALANGU bar stool is made of wood, polished deep brass with tribal scarification. The scarification involves the use of both industrial and manual welding techniques and science to embody the tribal scars. the Bar stool mimics the form of the ISIHALANGU shield as part of its back rest. As well as the stool stand to represent the war spear from the back and a round fur. The bar stool is completed with an upholstered seat, and a leg rest at the bottom.
COUNTRY OF REFERENCE
MALAWI 🇲🇼, MOZAMBIQUE 🇲🇿, SOUTH AFRICA 🇿🇦, SWAZILAND 🇸🇿, TANZANIA 🇹🇿, ZAMBIA 🇿🇲, ZIMBABWE 🇿🇼
DIMENTIONS
W 35 CM | D 35 CM | H 110 CM SEAT HIGHT 95 CM
W 13.8 IN | D 13.8 IN | H 43.3 IN SEAT HIGHT 37.4 IN
ART AND TECHNIQUES
* Metal work, metal cutting, welding, polishing
MATERIAL AND FINISHES
* Wood, polished brass, pattern, fabric
CUSTOMIZATION
Custom size, brass tone/colour as well as the colour of fabric available with an upcharge. Tribal scarification remains the same.
CLEAN AND CARE
Dry cloth
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