Original Shaka Zulu Film Prop Isihlangu Cow Hide Battle Shield - Chieftan MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets In 1877 Connecticut returned its

In 1877 Connecticut returned its rifles to the factory to be refurbished

During the battle to come

Between 1817 and 1820

butt stock with British sling fittings

Hip width: 22”

Original Shaka Zulu Film Prop Isihlangu Cow Hide Battle Shield - Chieftan MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets In 1877 Connecticut returned itsOriginal 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 black and white and it has a central stiffening shaft of wood known as the mgobo which is correctly decorated with fur